Family

How We Memorize the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

All the Way North: Our Family's 7 Week Road Trip of New Zealand

Affuera Vida

Chasing the outdoors all the way north with our two year old son

5 Photos of the Havasupai's Grandest Waterfalls

Jeremy Meek

A peek at the most magnificent of waterfalls in the Grand Canyon; they are calling your name!

Your Guide to Winter Adventure in Jackson Hole, WY

Chelsea Brinkley

Last February I went with my family on a winter wonderland vacation in Jackson, Wyoming. This is a wonderful place to check out in the summer too. Jackson is actually the town in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, WY and the ski resort is called Jackson Hole Resort. Most people just call this area Jackson Hole instead. Yes, it's confusing.

If You Have Dogs and Need a Getaway, Pay a Visit to the Woodland Park Manor

Benjamin Canevari

Idyllwild, CA is ideal for a little getaway with your furry friend. Everything we did was pet friendly from the cabin we stayed at to the restaurants we ate at. And even better, there's more hiking than we knew what to do with!

Why Having a Baby Doesn't Mean the End of Adventure

Anna Cohen

It means even bigger adventures, and precious memories made showing your little one the things and places that you love.

Why Taking Our Baby Backpacking Was a Great Idea

Adam Parkison

An overnight backpacking trip in the Raggeds Wilderness of Colorado with one adventurous baby girl.

5 Things I Learned from Being Raised in the Outdoors

Austin Jackson

The best gift that a parent can give a child is the gift of the outdoors.

An Ode to the Weekend Warrior

Justin Peverini

Embrace pain. Embrace suffering. Escape frequently to remind yourself how life should be lived.

Why I Take My Baby Outside in Below Freezing Weather

Brittany Graham

As the saying goes, "There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing." Obviously, within reason, but you get the point. Regardless of the weather, going outside is an absolute necessity.

Desert Days: Exploring Southern California's National and State Parks

Andrew Hoang

A little adventure to Joshua Tree and Anza-Borrego to satisfy my craving while I'm back home from school.

5 Tips for Hiking with Kids and Toddlers

Brandon Dewey

Five tips for hiking with your kids to help make it fun and enjoyable for everyone!

Give an Invaluable Gift Next Year

Kevin Abernethy

Skip on the possessions and make it a goal to add to your list of experiences in 2017

Need a Last Minute Gift Idea? A National Parks Pass is the Answer

Eric Sullivan

My personal experience during a year with 84 million acres to explore, and why it is the best gift you can offer.

3 Things I've Learned about How to Cope with Routine

John Sides

What will be your next big adventure?

Why You Should Explore Schwabacher Landing in the Winter

Josh Packer

If you're looking for amazing mountain views and don't like the crowds, Schwabacher Landing during winter is the place to be.

A Road Trip Through Utah's Mighty 5 and Beyond

Will Cebron

A cold but memorable week cruising through Utah and Arizona

8 Adventures That Prove Why New Mexico Truly is the Land of Enchantment

Nick Garcia

New Mexico has some of the most beautiful and unique outdoor opportunities this country has to offer. It is no wonder why it is called the Land of Enchantment.

Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree the Old Fashioned Way

Sarah Vaughn

Go full on Clark Griswold and find your tree in the wilderness this Christmas

Bees, Bears and Bratwursts - Family Travel Part 2: Sequoia NP

Ryan Longnecker

City-raised girls brought into nature by a mountain-raised dad.

When We Lost the Wilderness

Brynn Schmidt

We all take it for granted to some extent - the wilderness. Especially those of us who live near it. Rocky Mountain National Park is pretty much our backyard playground, but we lost it and everywhere else when our son came down with Lyme Disease in 5th Grade and went undiagnosed for 13 months with 7 doctors and hospitals misdiagnosing him. Our lives changed dramatically for over four years and adventure stopped for us. We found hope and came to value the wild in ways we never had before.

The Importance of #Optoutside

Nate Luebbe

Fight for experiences, not possessions.

7 Family-Friendly Things to do Outside This Thanksgiving

Megan Davin

Thanksgiving is a holiday where many families come together to celebrate and give thanks for the past year and look forward to the future.

How to Ditch the Crowds at Donut Falls

Tylyn Hansen

Get the trail of one of Salt Lake City's most popular hikes all to yourself.