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The World Is Our Classroom

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

Part memoir, part guide for parents to insert more hands-on nature activities into their children’s lives, The World Is Our Classroom, How One Family Used Nature and Travel to ShapeRead More

Tagged backpackingcampingExperiential learninghikinglearning through natureoutdoor adventureroad schooling

What Can Our Animal Friends Tell Us About the Weather?

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

Humans have long used clues to forecast the weather. While it’s unlikely that a groundhog woken from its den in February can tell with any accuracy how long winter isRead More

Tagged animals predict weatherbirds hear storms comingcows predict rainearly migration predicts weatherfrogs predict rainweather

New Mexico’s Organ Mountains Reward Hikers With Twice the Views

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

The Baylor Canyon Trail is a six-mile hike in the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. The trail goes up and over the mountain range through Baylor Pass and isRead More

Tagged Baylor Passhikingnational monumentnew mexicoorgan mountainsOrgan Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument

The Honest Backpacker Makes Hiking Accessible for All Ages

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  • Hiking
By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

The Honest Backpacker, A Practical Guide for the Rookie Adventurer over 50, by James and Nicole Klopovic is an encouraging guide to those with the desire, though maybe not theRead More

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Will You Know if Your Dog Has Lyme Disease?

  • Outside with dogs
By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

There has been much talk about ticks this year. Experts are predicting that after a mild winter, this summer will be the worst tick season in memory and that PennsylvaniaRead More

Tagged dogsLyme diseaseticks

Get Outside Holiday Gift Ideas – Experiences and Giving Back

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

Sometimes the best gifts are experiences, not things. A good way to sample a new activity is to enroll in a class or participate in an event.  Some local branchesRead More

Get Outside Holiday Gift Ideas – Books and Other Publications

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

Books and other publications always make great gifts. There are many options for the outdoor enthusiast or for someone you want to encourage to spend more time outdoors. Picture booksRead More

Get Outside Holiday Gift Ideas – Gear

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

While many outdoor activities require little or no equipment, or items you can easily rent or borrow, sometimes it is nice to have your own gear, especially if you planRead More

Get Outside Holiday Gift Ideas – Gadgets and Toys

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By Kimberly Yavorski 2 Comments

The number of gadgets seems to be endless. While many of these are not necessary, some of them can make things easier and/or more fun. Some you may need infrequently,Read More

Get Outside Holiday Gift Ideas – Outdoor Clothing

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By Kimberly Yavorski 0 Comments

Though many don’t think of clothes as being particularly exciting gifts, pieces designed to wear while exploring the outdoors may be the exception. There are specialized clothing options for anyRead More

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