Packing Up Memories
House moving. Downsizing. How do you pack up 36 years of memories? They drape all our walls with paintings, photographs, and tapestries. Cram every …
How to Pack Lightly When Backpacking: From the Annals of the Appalachian Trail Hikers
We made the mistake of packing too heavily the first few times we backpacked the Appalachian Trail here on the East Coast of the United States. My son and one …
The Billy Goats and the Sheep: Lees Adventures on the Long Trail in Vermont
Time for a story. We’ve been hiking with the children for years. And they’ve said they enjoyed it or at least put up with it for our sake. But …
Don’t Drink the Water in the Wild
As a rule, hikers shouldn’t drink untreated wild water in streams or springs unless the water source has been marked as “potable,” or drinkable, either on a map you have …
The Beauty of Waterfalls When Camping with Kids
Rain isn’t always such a bad thing when camping. True, it makes the trails squishy and muddy, and we need to wear raincoats and boots. But rain makes forests lush. …
Cape May County Park and Zoo in New Jersey
Another wonderful place for children of all ages to visit is the free Cape May CountyPark and Zoo in New Jersey. The zoohas a wide range of interesting animals; like …
Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, New Jersey
Happy New Year, Everyone! We wish you health and fun adventures in 2020. The Stone Harbor, New Jersey, Wetlands Institute teaches people about the need to keep our precious …
4 Tips to Combining Holiday Chores and Family Time
The holidays can be such a hectic time of year, so difficult to find that much-needed time to have fun with your family. I mean there are gifts to buy, …
The Importance of Taking Time
In today’s rush-rush world, it’s so important to remember to take some time for your family. This couldn’t have been made clearer to me than this past week. The …
Camping with Five Kids in Autumn
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the crisp air and the host of brilliant color on deciduous tree leaves. It’s the best time to …