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October Review of Healthy Outdoor Goals
October is a magical month in New York. It’s like someone takes a paintbrush and starts painting the landscape in all tones of red, orange, and yellow. The air is crisp and the…
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Letchworth Village – A Spooky Halloween Photoshoot
Have you ever gone scouting for locations for a Halloween photoshoot? I am always looking for spooky trees, abandoned buildings, and spooky corners in the woods. Not only do they make great backdrops…
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Califf Photography Creations
I’ve always had a passion for photography. There was something magical about preserving a moment in time. My heart has always been drawn to art, even though my hands never seemed to cooperate.…
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September Outdoor Goals Review
September was full of transitions in our family. All of our schedules changed as work and school re-entered the equation. This meant a lot less time to spend together. It was hard on…
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Respect My Home: A Letter to Tourists
Please respect our home. When the pandemic hit, people rediscovered the outdoors. It is easy to social distance and you always go inside feeling better than when you left. Hiking and other outdoor…
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Sticks – What Nature Can Teach Us
What is your reaction when your child picks up a stick? Do you immediately fear injury? Many parents do. Playing with sticks is a natural childhood activity and, while there is a risk…
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School 2020: First Day Emotions
Back to school 2020 was chaotic, to say the least. There was a waiting game of “will they, won’t they” open for the year and what will it look like? Parents stressed over…
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August Review of Outdoor Goals
After camping at the end of July, I think we were all a little burnt out at the beginning of August. We took a little break from hiking and spent a few days…
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Bug Hunt: What Nature Can Teach Us
We’re going on a bug hunt! Hunting for bugs is a great way to get kids outside to learn and observe nature. Bugs are misunderstood but are a crucial part of the ecosystem.…
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Family Camping at the Beach: Gear List
We had our first family camping trip at the beach and it was a huge success! We all had a great time and felt like we were prepared. That made everything go smoother.…
