Jun 27, 2023
The solstice - winter or summer - offers a time to pause in appreciation of what the light brings. And while it also feels like an acknowledgement of what is leaving or no longer present, there’s plenty of good to be found outside in the world and inside ourselves and the other humans around us.
So how am I...
Jun 22, 2023
If you love spending time in nature like it's your job, you might start looking for ways to make that literally true. If that’s you, you’re not alone -- it’s the inspiration behind the careers of many members of the outdoor industry. But how do you make the jump from one industry to another? And is making nature...
Jun 20, 2023
What happens when all of your tasks are outside but none of your nurturing? Can you lose sight of why you built an outdoor habit to start with? And how do you take a pause to reassess?
In seasons where tasks take us into the great outdoors, it’s easy to lose sight of why you want to be there, finding yourself just...
Jun 13, 2023
When was the last time you took a road trip near where you live and did some of the regular tourist stuff outside?
That’s what I’ve been up to on a week-long adventure traveling a portion of the Kenai Peninsula as I work on a writing assignment. I've met all sorts of interesting people and tried a bunch of new (to...
Jun 8, 2023
When schools is out and so is the sun, it can feel like a waste to spend the day inside. But soaring temperatures can make getting outside just seem so hard -- especially if you’re trying to take children with you for more than just some fun in the backyard.
How do you get outside with kids in the heat, avoid...