Talking Tracks
Track identification important for any outdoors(wo)man By Skye Goode I see it all the time on social media, “What track is this?” Track identification is a hobby of mine because it is one of the only sure things when it … Continued
Stargazing
Key tips to unlocking the night sky By Jules Norcross Growing up in the suburbs of Boston, I thought the stars off of Cape Cod were absolutely brilliant. When I first arrived at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Rocky … Continued
Arrowhead Adventures
Tips on finding and identifying arrowheads By Deanna Lucas For some, hunting for arrowheads or Native American artifacts means nothing, but to me, it is actually one of my favorite hobbies that I was introduced to at a very young … Continued
Snowshoeing Adventures
Don’t let snow stop you from enjoying the outdoors By Hannah Stonehouse Hudson Have you ever wanted to head deep into the woods on a beautiful winter day? You’ve been stuck inside for what seems like weeks, the sun … Continued
Happy Camper
A time to unplug, reflect and enjoy By Jennifer Pudenz There’s something about camping. Life simplified for the moment with the scenery, the campfire, the stars, the food and the people enjoying it all with you. I really feel … Continued
Outdoor Yoga
Five feel-good poses for a healthier you, inside and out By Tara Huff With warmer temperatures and longer days ahead, springtime is the perfect season to start taking your yoga practice into the great outdoors. Practicing yoga in nature … Continued
Ramp Up Your Spring
Also known as leeks or wild onions, ramps are sure to spice up your spring! By Jennifer Dums Foraging for wild food has been a part of my life since early childhood. One of the earliest memories I have … Continued
Chaga, Chaga, Chaga!
Packed with health benefits, this unique mushroom has become a sought-after winter gem By Chanda Gebhardt As a family of the outdoors, we are always looking for things to do on the way out to the woods! That’s where … Continued
Paddling Guide to Yakin’ Away
By Jennifer Pudenz One of the things I love the most in life is being on the water, and one of my favorite ways to do that is through kayaking. My first time kayaking was actually at the opening … Continued
Stack the Racks
Shed hunting tips for out West By Karla Miller I’m never down to see hunting season come to an end. It’s kind of depressing! As soon as it’s over, I am seriously counting down the days until the opening … Continued
Buckeyes: Just Go Nuts!
Finding your luck, one buckeye at a time By Jennifer Pudenz I was a squirrel in another life… I’m sure of it. I’m home 20 feet up in an oak tree and I can’t get enough when it comes … Continued
Take Great Outdoor Photos
By Jennifer Pudenz It’s amazing how instant everything is nowadays… that includes photography. Thanks to technology, you don’t have to have a huge, expensive camera to take remarkable photos and you don’t have to wait to see or edit … Continued
Stand Up Paddling
That’s what’ SUP! By Katie Gilbert Stand up paddling has dominated as one of the fastest growing sports worldwide over the last five years. What is stand up paddling, or SUP, as it is also known? It is as … Continued
Little Blues
Creating a bluebird trail for your home By Jennifer Pudenz Last year, I decided to make a bluebird trail for our acreage. While I got so much fun out of monitoring the parent bluebirds and watching the eggs turn … Continued
The Marvel of Morels
By Jennifer Pudenz They’re famous for being a true delicacy. And if there’s anything to make them even more irresistible, it’s the fact we only have them to savor once a year. However, many don’t realize there are true … Continued
Trail Cams: Try a Water Setup
By Jennifer Pudenz Girls – get your boots on and get in the water! This spring, try a water setup with trail cameras. With so many waterfowl migrating at this time, you can really get some amazing wildlife photos … Continued
The Other Spring Bounty
Easier to find than mushrooms, hunting for wild asparagus can be a great family activity! By Christi Byerly People are often surprised to hear about one of my favorite spring activities – hunting wild asparagus. Many Midwesterners are familiar … Continued