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Hemlock Falls : Family Hike in New Jersey
At the end of 2021, the kids and I went hiking to Hemlock Falls which is located in the South Mountain Reservation of Northern New Jersey. We’ve been on a real waterfall kick…
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Garden of the Gods : Exploring with Kids
Our RV road trip journey continued to one last big stop, visiting my childhood friend outside Denver, Colorado. There are so many parks and attractions in this area of Colorado that narrowing it…
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Hiking the Badlands with Kids: Trails and Tips
If you love hiking, you will love hiking the Badlands. If you don’t love hiking, you will love hiking the Badlands. It is impossible not to marvel at the expansive views and rock…
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Lyme Disease : My Story
I have Lyme Disease. The positive result came in last week and I’ve been on antibiotics since. I thought of a million ways to start writing about this and none of them felt…
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One on One Hiking with Kids
Have you ever wondered how well you really know your kids? It is so important for us, as parents, to take the time to learn who they truly are. Spending one on one…
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December Outdoor Goal Review – Goodbye 2020
The end of the year: December. It came faster than I expected and was gone even quicker. December is full of holiday joy and family time. It is also really cold here in…
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November Review – 3 Outdoor Goals for Healthy Family
November in New York brings colder weather and more rain. While I’m all for playing in the rain most of the time, cold rain is a different story. I also don’t like to…
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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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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…
