We all want a cleaner, greener planet, sometimes we just aren’t sure how to do our part to achieve it. We hear about recycling, planting trees, or considering switching over … Read more
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Hooked on Family Fishing: Casting Through Environmental Barriers
It is lightly drizzling as I pull into the parking lot at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale, Oregon. The inaugural Hooked on Family Fishing Day hosted by the Association of … Read more
A Fun Furlough at Family Fish Camp
Cabins tucked away in a serene forest next to one of Oregon’s most beautiful rivers? Check. A pond stocked with over 500 rainbow trout? Check. Families giddy with excitement about … Read more
Crafting for Critters: Holiday Habitat
Mornings are crisp and the days colorful. Everything is alive, twirling and swirling in the breeze. Spices scent the air, the last harvest is reaped, and gardens go dormant with … Read more
Camping with Kids!
This year marks the 13th year of the Great American Campout and August is a perfect month to get outside with your kids. Why bring your kids camping? Getting out … Read more
Celebrate National Frog Month with 10 Frog-tastic Activities for Kids
Did you know April is National Frog Month? Frogs are amazing amphibians, and they should be celebrated! Need inspiration? Then check out these 10 frog-tastic activities you and your kids … Read more
Your New Year’s Resolution To Get Outside More – 26 Ideas from A-Z
Here’s a resolution that can help you lose weight, connect more with your kids or grandkids, and feel more at peace. You can do this – just get outside for … Read more
Camping With Kids Made Easy- Facebook Chat Recap
Planning on camping out with the little ones this summer? National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There Movement has all of the best camping tips to make your next overnight stay … Read more
Get Ranger Rick’s New Printable: The Ultimate Summer Bucket List with 30 Ideas for Outdoor Fun
Happy first day of summer! Hopefully you’re kicking it off with the Great American Backyard Campout tomorrow. If you need some more ideas for how to celebrate summer, we’ve got … Read more
One Night of Camping Changed Wanda’s World
Wanda slept outside in a tent for the first time as a grandmother with the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout – and she recommends the experience for everyone. Read more