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Outdoor Kids: A “Child’s Eye” View

 |  Aug 27, 2009

Recently, I had the urge to try something new outside. My boys, ages 5 and 7, had finished formal summer camp experiences and it was the week that I had … Read more

Camping and Scavenger Hunt

 |  Jul 10, 2009

Rebecca Cohen of RebeccaPlants.com shares her family’s campout–in writing and video. Read more

Eight Classic Camping Recipes Every Cook Should Know

 |  Oct 6, 2008

I ran across these great recipes that were first published in the pages of National Wildlife magazine in Apr/May of 1965. These eight recipes for fish, steak eggs, bacon, potatoes, … Read more

Let’s Keep Our Kids Out and About!

 |  Aug 27, 2008

Whether it was picking daisies, camping with my scout troop or sledding down snowy hills with my family, I know that many of my childhood outdoor experiences were critical in … Read more

Bye Bye Bugs

 |  Aug 1, 2008

Spending time outdoors is one of the best parts of summer in most parts of this country. Camping, hiking and combing the beach are all wonders of summer time, but … Read more

The Great American Backyard Campout

 |  Jun 27, 2008

Looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this weekend? Wish you could get your kids away from the computer and TV and outside for some unstructured … Read more

Camping Essentials: Great Resources for Campers

 |  Jun 25, 2008

With NWF’s Great American Backyard Campout right around the corner, (JUNE 28th 2008) I thought it would be great to post about great resources campers can use while on their … Read more

The Joy of Camping

 |  Jun 18, 2008

What’s the best thing about camping? These days, I’d say it’s getting away from my car and my computer for a few days. When I was a kid, I would … Read more

Great Reasons to Participate in the Great American Backyard Campout

 |  May 22, 2008

In case you haven’t heard about it yet, I’d like to introduce you to the Great American Backyard Campout. It’s a little idea that grew into a big reality that … Read more

For Our Children’s Future

 |  Sep 16, 2005

A guest post by Susan Alexander, San Francisco I have had the honor to spend considerable time in the Arctic Refuge, much of it on the coastal plain. I’ll never … Read more