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Mother’s Day Mishaps: Perfection in Nature is Boring
As I thought about Mother’s Day this year, I recounted the wonderful memories I have outdoors with my mom. A pattern quickly emerged. My favorite experiences involve some level of imperfection, and that’s exactly what makes them special. Here’s a… Read more >
Celebrate July 4th with a Charming Weekend Getaway
I am a fan of the long weekend. So much is possible when the weekend consists of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I recently escaped the bustle, humidity and partisanship in Washington, D.C. and drove north beyond Philadelphia to the neighboring… Read more >
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep In Jeopardy
Every summer I travel to my grandparents cabin on Wild Horse Islandon Flathead Lake near Missoula, Montana. My grandparents purchased their property back in the 1970s (and have the burnt orange shag to prove it), but since then the Island… Read more >
Adventures Above the Clouds
The fall weather is setting in here in Seattle, with its changing leaves and cool, rainy days. As this happens I find it necessary to escape the clouds when possible and get out into the sun. One fun way to… Read more >
Backpacking in the Cascades – Spider Meadows
I love mountains and here in Seattle our backyard is abounding with peaks waiting to be explored. Backpacking is one of the best ways to escape into the mountains for a few nights and be reminded of all of the… Read more >
Let Nature Calm Your Economic Fears
Five tips for destressing through nature during unsettling economic times. Read more >
Celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout in the Pacific Northwest
Sometimes here in the cloudy Pacific Northwest we feel like summer will never come. But threats of rain did not intimidate approximately 700 Washington families & children last weekend who participated at the 7th annual Great American Backyard Campout. This event is the… Read more >
Colorado’s Hanging Lake Named a National Natural Landmark
Sue Brown takes a break from her work overseeing NWF’s Action Team to hike one of the nation’s most scenic trails. Read more >
Remembering the Good Times Outdoors with Dad
With Father’s Day approaching, I’ve been reminiscing on all the great times I spent outdoors with my father growing up. There were the camping trips at Meadow Creek, tubing adventures down the Gila River, picnics at the City of Rocks… Read more >
Do You Have a “Beary” Good Photo?
Enter your “beary” good photos in the 41st annual National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest. Read more >
