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Guest Post by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI): Why the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act is Important

 |  Nov 3, 2011

Congressman Ron Kind  grew up in La Crosse, WI, and is honored to represent the people of his home district to this day. He is a longtime advocate of conserving … Read more

6 Outdoor Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

,  |  Nov 1, 2011

Well, it’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s time for raking leaves (and jumping in them), sipping spiced cider, and enjoying all the wonderful … Read more

Backyard Wonderland

,  |  Oct 29, 2011

Though the winter season is weeks away, we were offered a taste of it today. Such put me in a musical mood. This song, sung to the tune of “Winter … Read more

Yes, Kids Watch a Lot of TV, But We Shouldn’t Give Up on Getting Them Outside

,  |  Oct 28, 2011

The scariest thing about television may not be the array of monster movies lined up on basic cable this month. A new report from Common Sense Media (PDF ) finds that … Read more

Adventures Above the Clouds

 |  Oct 25, 2011

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 … Read more

Proud Hike and Seekers

Hiking and Seeking Your Way to Fun and Nature

 |  Oct 19, 2011

Do you need a breath a fresh air? Would 250 smiles make your day? Do you want to break the shackles that tie our children for 7 hours a day … Read more

Treehouse Removal Could Threaten Kids’ Health

 |  Oct 14, 2011

A father in Fairfax County, where the National Wildlife Federation is headquartered, recently received word that the treehouse he built for his sons, ages 9 and11, violated county zoning laws and … Read more

Outdoor Adventure Camp Volunteers Named Conservation Heroes

,  |  Oct 12, 2011

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 & … Read more

Backpacking in the Cascades – Spider Meadows

 |  Oct 7, 2011

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 … Read more

Ranger Rick's Your Best Shot Photo Contest

5 Reasons Kids Should Enter Ranger Rick’s Photo Contest

,  |  Oct 7, 2011

Children are natural wildlife watchers. Last week, every time my 20-month-old son Nate walked out of our apartment building, he would emphatically blurt out something that sounded like “Bag-bag-bag!” Honestly, I was only … Read more