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Six Ways to Get Outside in the Snow . . . With or Without a Tyke in Tow

Posted by Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin of NOLS on January 3, 2013
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Photograph courtesy Aparna

We had our first “White Christmas” this year. We live in the mountains and there is often snow on the ground in December, but since I can remember we’ve never had it actually snow on Christmas Eve. And this wasn’t just snow. It went from absolute dry ground and sunshine on Christmas Eve—we even went…

Ease Your Kids Into the Outdoors

Posted by Avery Stonich of Outdoor Industry Association on August 23, 2012
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HIking at Bishop Peak near San Luis Obispo, California; Photograph by Terra Berlinski, My Shot

For parents, few joys compare to sharing a favorite activity with their kids—of rediscovering a thrill through a child’s eye. This especially rings true with outdoor experiences, where a budding adventurer might need a little nurturing to bloom. Take backpacking, for example. I think it is one of the most sublime activities. I love the…

Adventure in 60 Seconds: Obama, DOI Propose $50 Million to Get Kids Outdoors

Posted by Mary Anne Potts on May 20, 2009
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Text by Tetsuhiko Endo President Barak Obama and the Department of the Interior have proposed $50 million in new investments that would help children and families become more connected with outdoor activities. The initiative, dubbed the 21st Century Youth Conservation Corps, is included in the DOI’s 2010 budget proposal, with $30 million going to educating…