Do you need a portable gas grill for your next outdoor trip? How about a grill you can transport to your campsite and still be an iron-chef? We've reviewed 7 amazing portable gas grills that will help you grill like a master, yet are compact and lightweight. Cuisinart … [Read more...]
33 Outdoor Apps to Get Kids into Nature
The incredible draw of technology can make it harder than ever to get kids out of the house and interested in nature. Instead of trying in vain to separate kids from their beloved electronic devices, why not combine that technology with apps that can help foster an appreciation … [Read more...]
Want Happy, Healthy Children? Take Them Outside [Study].
Time spent in nature hiking or camping at least once a year causes children to be happier and healthier, according to a recent study. The benefits of spending time outdoors even extend into the classroom, with young hikers and campers performing better in school than children … [Read more...]
Benefits of hiking: A Better Mood and Less Stress
Want to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and boost your health? Get some friends together and go for a nature walk. A recent study shows that one of the benefits of hiking is a better mood. A recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan and three universities … [Read more...]
How To Build A Campfire with NPR Summer Science
Learn about the science of how to build a campfire with Joe Palca, science correspondent for National Public Radio, and fire protection engineer Daniel Madrzykowski. Summer living is supposed to be easy — school is out, the days are long, the traffic eases. But it's not all … [Read more...]