By Halimeh Salem.
Are you thinking of enjoying camping during the pandemic? If you are, you should stop and plan for it because nowadays there are so many factors to take into consideration. That is because of many factors associated with the pandemic. Covid-19 has changed so many things in the world today especially when it comes to taking vacations and seeing other people. If you want to enjoy camping
By Ella James.
Whenever we mention Florida, lots of images pop up in our minds. Florida is famous for its trackless beauty. It is the most popular place for tourists in the USA. Its championship golf courses that are scattered in all states are the main attraction for people.
Some people find Orlando’s theme park and Disneyland as their dream places. Water and sunshine lovers find many beaches here. Shoppers may find luxurious boutiques and shopping points here.
If you and your family are planning
By Opal Miyamoto.
At some point, we all need to take time out and get away from what we’ve created for ourselves as our daily lives. However, what’s a vacation if you are not going camping? And what’s camping if you are not doing it at the best camping sites in Europe.
Talk about the Atlantic coast, the exotic Greek islands, and many other campsites across Europe. You can enjoy the sun of Paris, Greece, Spain, Croatia, and Italy, or you visit the high alpine mountains across Austria, Slovenia,
Whether packing for a short hike or a long trip it can be easy to overlook the first aid supplies. Having a fully stocked kit with everything available can help make grabbing your kit a habit. More importantly, having a lightweight and compact kit with just the essentials is going to ensure that it is not a burden. Surviveware specializes in organized preparedness, they sell a variety of safety kits and outdoor products. They sent me a small first aid kit and some biodegradable wet
By Lauren Groff.
As the weather gets warmer and the kids get more and more restless, the pull of the outdoors will only grow! This year has been incredibly hard due to the ‘isolation factor’ and many families, even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, have turned to this idea for a little respite. Most spring and summer seasons with your kids involve a staycation, overseas holiday, or even just a camping trip down the road a few miles. However, that is not the case this year due
By Emily Gibson.
Spending time outdoors is important for both physical and mental health. Being surrounded by plants and trees can help us relax, unwind and cool down outside while also providing the many health benefits of fresh air and sun.
There are many ways to enjoy your backyard. Pitching a tent for a night of backyard camping is fun for the whole family, while planting a garden can become a relaxing
By Sara Baird
Pittman Outdoors designs mattresses for a wide range of circumstances. James Pittman, the owner was inspired to design the AirBedz mattress by uncomfortable nights spent on a regular air mattress in the back of his truck. I was excited by the chance to review one of the mattresses in their catalog. Airbedz mattresses come in many shapes and sizes making the decision difficult. My choices included mattresses that would fit in the back seat of our pickup, in the box of the pickup, or
By Stacy Walden
Many of us can recall our favorite outdoor adventure as a child. Whether it was while away at a recreational camp with friends or right in your backyard with family, the rejuvenation that comes from nature is like no other.
But now that many wilderness camps are no longer in session due to COVID-19, it’s sad to see your children miss out on those experiences. The thrill of embarking on an adventure helps kids not only explore but become more familiar with the outdoors improving
By Sara Baird
I’m a mom teetering at the edge of an empty nest. As I’ve seen my kids grow up and become independent humans making it on their own, I’ve often found myself holding tighter to the one I still have at home and my spouse and to sometimes consider the unimaginable. How would I even cope if I lost them? Land tells the story of two individuals who are faced with the harsh life-changing reality of the loss of their entire family and their quest for survival in the life they are left
By Samantha Rupp
If you were caught off guard by the COVID-19 pandemic, you certainly weren’t the only one. Amid local governments putting lockdowns and quarantine measures into place, individuals and families across the country found themselves unprepared to deal with a pandemic and, in many cases, they panicked. Local grocery stores ran short on canned food and other non-perishables, in addition to personal hygiene items like toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and face masks.
However, the more