All I want is to have great adventures, be fit, eat delicious food, feel good and look fabulous without really trying. Is that too much to ask? Pretty much, says coach, nutrition counselor and podcast guest Nicole Spitzack. It’s not the fitness, good food or fabulousness that’s a problem. It’s the “without really trying” part. […]
Trying to visit Alaska with kids? Or maybe you live in Alaska with kids already, but just don’t know how to get started traveling the 49th state. If that describes you, podcast guest Erin Kirkland has some great advice. Erin is an expert in traveling around Alaska with kids. And she doesn’t just know what […]
Parades, fireworks, beach trips and hotdogs — July 4th is the perfect day to celebrate America in all her glory by spending time in nature. But if the crowds aren’t your thing or normal events aren’t happening, you might be looking for new ways to feel that spark of patriotism while also heading into the […]
I was sitting next to a campfire in my backyard when I decided to do it. After a summer of spending at least a little time outside every day, I wanted to know: what would happen if I spent a set amount of time outside every day for at least a year? That was 1,000 […]
You’d think staying home more would’ve given us infinite time to think ahead for things like Father’s Day and every birthday or holiday from here through eternity. Nonetheless, the dates continue to sneak right up on us, leaving us scratching our heads on what to gift and with no options left other than a game-time […]
Taking your kids on outdoor adventures sounds like a really great idea until, well … until you do it. And then it sounds like whining, because that’s what your kids are doing as they perish from starvation and sadness as you try to force them to do something you know is fun, but they think […]
It’s hard not to state at the wildflowers on public lands in Alaska.Over the last few years of glorious adventures, we’ve visited a lot of public lands and taken a lot of favorite National Park photos. While there are (only?) 59 National Parks, there are 417 parks areas including national monuments, preserves and seashores. That […]
I know a little something about Mothers Day outdoor gifts. After all, I’m an outdoor-minded mom myself. Whether it’s for Mothers Day or beyond, these five gift options are sure to hit the spot. Bonus: they also hit a variety of price points. Whether you have a little to spend or a lot, any mom […]
Ready to move to Alaska and head up north to the Last Frontier? Leaving it all to move to Alaska seemed like the only solution for the problems Army life and military service had given us. So in 2016 we sold a lot of our stuff, packed the station wagon and hit the road for […]