Huckleberry Foraging Safety Tips
Bears are omnivores and love berries, so followed these 7 safety tips when you’re out foraging for wild huckleberries.
Family Outdoors Guide 2020
Hiking for Huckleberries with Kids
Western huckleberries—variable in color, from blue to a reddish cast on a darker berry, to just plain black—grow best at 3,000-7,000 feet in elevation and are part of the same genus that includes cranberries. Picking huckleberries is like a scavenger hunt, one that leaves you with a big smile and purple fingers. The mountain huckleberry …
Camps for the Whole Family
Take your whole family on an all-inclusive vacation to a beautiful outdoor destination where the planning is done and recreation options await your arrival. According to the American Camp Association, experiencing a Family Camp—where you enjoy activities and live together in a new, different, peaceful outdoor environment—helps nurture relationships and provide opportunities to improve communication …
When Are Kids Ready for Summer Camp?
“Kids can be ready at different time in their development, so make sure that you’re deciding based on the individual child and not what their siblings or friends are ready to do,” says Marcy Mastel, Director of Camp Four Echoes who has more than 25 years of experience working with youth at camps and other …
Summertime Ice Cream Rides
7 regional family-friendly paved bike paths that include stops for ice cream.
Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Kid
“I think there is a lot to be said for camp experiences that allow kids to dabble and try many new things. It helps them find out what they are passionate about and where they want to place their focus. But once they find that passion it’s amazing what a more specific focus can give …
Outdoorsy Summer Camps & Schools – 2020
Summertime is for kids to experience outdoor adventure—the hands-in-dirt, skinned knees, messy-hair-don’t-care type of adventure. Here’s our annual list of regional summer camps and nature-based schools that provide unique opportunities for learning about nature, science, and outdoor skills—with something for every child, any age, and every family.