
Moms Say Campout Brought Peacefulness To Their Families
Two moms from Atlanta, Georgia, describe how participating in the Great American Backyard Campout was a great and surprisingly peaceful family experience. Join us this June 22! You can register for free!
Weekly News Roundup- June 14, 2013
NWF’s Be Out There Movement Announces Partnership with FamilyFun Magazine June 13– National Wildlife Federation, whose mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future, is pleased …

Birthday Girl Celebrates with a Backyard Campout
When Dyan turned 12, she decided to celebrate with a backyard campout. Camp in your backyard this June 22 for the Great American Backyard Campout.

Photo of the Day: Camping Under the Northern Lights
Photo by Christine Haines See more photos by Christine Haines on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos to be the next Photo …

Photo of the Day: Nature’s Light Show
Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights Photo by Flickr member chaines9 See more of chaines9′s photos on Flickr >> Plans this weekend? Saturday, June 23rd is the Great American Backyard Campout – …

Camping Traditions Provide Best Family Memories
Camping comes in all styles but traditional camping trips are perhaps the most special. When I was young, my parents took me and my two older sisters for three weeks …

12 Ways Nature Can Help You Forecast Weather
The weather. Wherever you go, there it is, sometimes adding perfection to a day or night, sometimes ruining the best laid plans. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed, …
Outdoor Adventure Camp Volunteers Named Conservation Heroes
For advancing the cause of conservation by turning on young people to the joys and thrills of outdoor sports, Tommie and Theresa Berger were recently named finalists in Field & …

Fireflies in Brooklyn: Camping Under the Stars in New York City
“Do you want to see the fireflies, honey?” That is what I heard a mother say to her daughter when I was walking in one of this country’s most urban …

How Did You Celebrate Great Outdoors Month?
June is a special time to celebrate and enjoy the Great Outdoors, as proclaimed by President Obama and nearly all U.S. Governors. This year, Great Outdoors month was full …