Getting kids back into the woods means getting parents back, first
There has been a great amount of coverage during the past two weeks about figures released by the US Forest Service showing visits to the nation’s national forests is off 13% over the past five years. When combined with the recent news that our children are becoming more sedentary and spending less time outdoors, it paints a rather bleak future for us as a people, and for our willingness to place value on the environment.
Cloudveil is searching for 25 men and women who personify the company's inspired lifestyle
Adventure apparel maker Cloudveil is looking for 25 men and women who exemplify the company’s outdoor-inspired lifestyle to write for its Blog, The Mountain Culture. Cloudveil is not limiting its search to 17-year old half-pipe pro’s, either. The application process is open to anyone: athletes, outdoor adventurers, musicians, artists, environmental advocates, and anyone who can inspire others to venture outside and challenge their personal limits.
Taking a few, basic, first aid items with you when you venture into the backcountry is an important consideration that is often overlooked until the first time an item is actually needed. You don’t have to run out and buy a first aid kit, though, because if you have kids then you surely have most of this stuff in your house, already.
Renting is a great way to tryout camping before you buy
There is a relatively new way to get into camping without spending a fortune on gear – rent it, instead. A few companies, like new sponsor Lowergear.com, can provide everything from the tent to a camp stove. Renting gear is their business, so the process is pretty simple. Just select the gear you need, choose a time-period for the rental, and tell them where to send it.
NOAAs Interactive Snow Information Map
Wintercampers.com had a post yesterday about an online Interactive Snow Information Map from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This looks like a great tool for planning your winter family recreation activities, for driving conditions, snow-depth, and wind.
David Watson's wildlife photography blog
Translation Is Lost is the name of David Watson’s photography blog, which was a big hit for my kids, last night. Everyone had their own favorite set of David’s pictures, although we probably spend the most time on his Swimming with Wild Seals! post.
Loyd Schutte's Yosemite Blog
Yosemite Blog had a post yesterday about the opening of the skating rink at Curry Village. Checkout that picture; who wouldn’t want to go skating underneath Half Dome?
There’s some light reading for you and your family on a Friday. It never ceases to amaze me about how much truly interesting information there is to see in the blogosphere. The only problem is finding it!
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