In my day, we walked home from school, braving the South Dakotan prairie subzero temps and even steeper subzero windchill factors. I can still feel the burn on my cheeks,…
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Climbing Mt. Garfield With My Brother (& Losing My Toenails…)
Read moreTowards the end of May I had talked about getting to climb Mt. Garfield with my little brother. The opportunity for a hike of this kind, and some true child-free…
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Skip the Trike, Toddlers Can (Balance) Bike!
Read moreHave you ever seen a tiny tyke dashing along on a two-wheeled bike, looking barely old enough to have left the baby stroller behind? Behold the power of the toddler…
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Walk On the Wild Side with NWF’s Hike & Seek 2013
Read moreNational Wildlife Federation (NWF) is pleased to announce their annual Hike & Seek™ event, a family outing that inspires a child’s sense of adventure by combining a nature hike and…
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Meet the Moment ~ Your Photo Raises $5 for Outdoor Non-Profits
Read moreCelebrate, share and inspire with moments of outdoor adventure! Clif Bar’s Meet the Moment fundraising initiative is underway, and it’s easy, fun, and free for you to participate. Just upload…
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Lazer Sport Bike Helmets ~ Kids “Skoot” & Womens “Kiss”
Read moreLazer Sport has been in the business of making bike helmets for 90 years, and describes itself as “the most experienced helmet manufacturer in the world”. Their objective is to…
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Native Eyewear “Kodiak” Sunglasses
Read moreNative Eyewear offers a nice selection of sunglasses and goggles for your outdoor adventure needs. Featuring a lifetime warranty, and use of impressive technology, they are definitely worth taking a…
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Hi-Tec Oakhurst Trail WP JR ~ Kids Hiking Boot
Read moreA few years ago we purchased some Hi-Tec boots for our (then 3 year old) daughter. They performed beautifully, and are now being worn by her little brother. So I…
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Gear Review: RIBZ Front Pack
Read moreWith a fresh take on storing and hauling your gear, the RIBZ Front Pack is a well design option for balancing your carrying load and making items more accessible while…
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Gear Review ~ Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX Hiking Boots
Read moreVasque are makers of high quality, highly functional footwear for mountaineering, hiking, backpacking, trail running, and just all around outdoor adventure. I recently tested out a pair of women’s Vasque…

















