Out There Kids

The Tag-Along Kid

I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parent seeking to guide him, it is not half so important to know as to ...
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Words From an Outdoor Mother

We asked Amy McCaffree to share a few of her most memorable moments and tips from parenting in the outdoors. What was one of the ...
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10 Years of Out There Kids

A never-ending parenting challenge is knowing, and then deciding, when to let go. Let go of little hands, because a child is strong enough to ...
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Find Outdoor Time After School Hours

Transitioning from the freedom of summer to school is bittersweet, even with the positive benefits of a scheduled routine, return to youth sports, and other ...
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5 Ideas to Motivate Teens to Love the Outdoors

My kids were toddlers when I pitched the idea of an “Outdoor Family” story to Out There’s publishers. That was nearly 10 years ago, and ...
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Teach Your Kids Survival Skills

If you don’t know about the “I Survived” historical fiction book series by Lauren Tarshis, then your kids likely do. Popular with readers from 3rd ...
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Get Ready for Summer Camp

Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last ...
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Adventure Travel at state parks: Two children with small plastic buckets and toy shovels exploring a freshwater creek as it flows into the Puget Sound during lowtide at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, Washington.

Adventure Travel For Families

Start your family's adventure travel planning process with ideas and tips from Out There Kids' columnist Amy McCaffree.
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Smiling child wearing a neon yellow personal flotation device while swimming in a lake.

How To Swim Safe At A Lake

From beginner to advanced swimmers and watersport recreationists, it's vital to know how to swim safe, especially in Northwest lakes.
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