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Active Families

Katy Kelleher
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Many U.S. graveyards are in spectacular settings. We shy away from going to them, but they're beautiful outdoor places meant for all us.
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Watch this travel family go on a western adventure they’ll never forget

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Is your work-life balance way out of whack? We have the prescription.

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Sponsor Content: Travel Texas

How to take your wild child (or children) on a western adventure they’ll never forget

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With the right training and fuel, dogs can put on a remarkable athletic show. See how you measure up to top canine athletes at the Outside Festival in Denver June 1–2.

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Sponsor Content: Travel Texas

Curated adventures to experience the best of the Lone Star State

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Sponsor Content: Defender

Watch this deserving nonprofit accept its Defender Service Award in the Outdoor Service and Education category, presented by Outside

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All the supplies and equipment our overprepared, dog-obsessed columnist brings to keep his dogs safe, fed, and healthy on the road

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Sponsor Content: Defender

From off-roading to an epic drone light show, Destination Defender delivered the perfect blend of heart-pumping adventure and refined living

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Looking for new trail running shoes, ski boots, or the latest backpack styles? You came to the right place.

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Sponsor Content: Columbia

The country's best sledding areas that combine family-friendly hills with nearby adventure sledding options

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There’s no way to guarantee that your kids will embrace nature and adventure, but you can do some things to point them in the right direction

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Sponsor Content: Cutty Sark

Infuse more adventure into your life with excursions that mix the most interesting elements of land and sea

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Sponsor Content: Travel Wyoming

In this episode of Wildly Wyoming, Micayla and Tyrhee put their Ford Bronco to work in the mountains before rendezvousing with the other teams

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Sponsor Content: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Find out how you can achieve your fitness goals and raise money for blood cancer patients and families at the same time

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When your most cherished childhood experience becomes impossible for your own kids, there’s only one choice: recreate it for them yourself

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A Sugarbush ski and bike patroller shares his blueprint for living well in Vermont's Mad River Valley

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Microadventures are short, sweet, simple, and above all, accessible. Build more of them into your life this year.

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Yes, you can visit your bucket-list outdoor destinations without breaking the bank

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Having a child doesn’t mean the end of exploration outdoors. These women writers modeled that for me—and taught me new ways of thinking about risk and reward.  

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Sponsor Content: Go RVing

Get an RV and enjoy savings, flexibility, and the best kind of indoor/outdoor living

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Am I being overprotective, or dismissive of something my wife finds meaningful?

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It turns out everyone loves riding in a Defender—even black bears

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Dogs explore the world with their mouths. That can be dangerous on the trail.

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Sponsor Content: Maverik

Chasing whitewater around the country has taught this couple how to maximize joy on the road to adventure

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Sponsor Content: Travel South Dakota

Head to South Dakota for an outdoor-centric road trip the kids will be telling stories about for years to come

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Sponsor Content: Visit Montana

Follow this meandering point-to-point tour through Southeast Montana’s most otherworldly and storied landscapes

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Our beloved pups have caused countless accidents, moments of horror, and sleepless nights

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Nature and nurture both contribute to a dog’s lifespan. Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, is a perfect example.

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Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there’s hope for calming your canine

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Chinese Crested dogs are speedy, high-energy, always ready for adventure, and… well… naked

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Sponsor Content: Citizen Watch

Adventure dad Jacob Moon shares his advice on the most important part of parenting—spending time together outdoors

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Fishing can help your young ones cultivate confidence and develop patience in the outdoors. Here's how to pull it off.

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Sponsor Content: Columbia

These five destinations deserve a spot on your Central U.S. bucket list

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After the death of their husband and father, the world felt irreversibly transformed. Skiing would offer a lifeline.

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Sponsor Content: Purina Pro Plan

Take the plunge and explore dog-friendly fun in and on the water

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Adventures are always better with man’s best friend by your side

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A recent ‘New York Times’ story has three outdoor dads wondering how they would spend lavishly on a fancy bash for tots

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We love our dogs as much as we love the outdoors

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A new study found that humans are terrible at reading canine body language. But with the help of a few experts, you can learn.

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Dogs join their humans in all kinds of outdoor pursuits. Shouldn’t they fuel the same way we do?

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Sponsor Content: Visit Montana

Situated on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Montana’s most populous city is also a cultural and economic hub

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My husband and I have hosted four different foster children over the past four years. We've found that we all benefit from time outdoors.

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Sponsor Content: Bermuda Tourism Authority

The secret to an exciting family adventure? Bermuda.

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Want to raise kids who love the outdoors and aren’t afraid of a challenge? Try a little friluftsliv.

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Schools invested in outdoor ed during the pandemic, but the growth was disproportionate to high-income communities

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Sponsor Content: Bermuda Tourism Authority

Adventurous families, Bermuda is the unexpected vacation you didn’t know you needed

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When the outdoor writer organized a long-distance bike trip for her struggling brother, she learned the value of sharing things that bring us joy

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After retiring from sled dog racing to raise her children, she thought the adventurous part of her life was over. Then she learned to pilot a bush plane.

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One man’s journey to become the person his dog thinks he is

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Katie Cahn is inspiring the new spirit of fly fishing

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Famous for its rowdy buccaneer history that lives on today, Key West also offers plenty of outdoor adventures and chances to disconnect

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Respect for nature is just as important in winter as any other season

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The key to staying energized? Eating and hydrating.

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Sponsor Content: Land Rover

The Land Rover Trophy off-roading competition invites drivers to join a storied 4x4 legacy

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Last season, Rahlves brought his son on his first Alaskan heli trip, and Warren Miller chronicled the journey for their latest film, ‘Daymaker.’ Spoiler alert: they both rip.

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Pro tips on preparing a lot, annoying your friends a little, and really shining as the caretaker of all

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Sponsor Content: Go RVing

We caught up with two of RVing’s most seasoned pet parents for their best advice

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Sponsor Content: Chevrolet Silverado

Meet three anglers who are redefining the sport for the better

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Mentorship programs like P1440 and Voice in Sport are helping young athletes connect with a more experienced cohort who can guide them through a wide range of challenges

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Teach these fundamentals to your dog, and both of you will be safer and happier on your outdoor adventures

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In his new book ‘Outdoor Kids in an Inside World,’ the author and TV personality prescribes “radical engagement” for kids everywhere

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A study of 20,000 pure breeds and mutts rules out breeding as a major determining factor in a dog’s personality

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Night comes alive when you let your voice and imagination lead you—and your rapt audience—somewhere surprising

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Kids learn best through stories, and these books weave gripping tales with messages about caring for the planet

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Is there anything better than seeing kids having fun outside? 

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After months of pandemic-induced isolation, one Vermont family dove headfirst into a 272-mile adventure

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Whether on the Olympic stage or the home hill, women on skis demonstrate what sportsmanship, bravery, and self-love could look like

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Let your grom take the lead and you’ll both learn new tricks and become better skiers for it

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The messed up rugs, destroyed childhood mementos, and complicated travel plans? Completely worth it.

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By portraying predators as villains, we are influencing how our children perceive the natural world

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America’s youth are in desperate need of real-life human connection. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bassist says there’s no better place to provide that than a skate park.

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After moving to San Diego, one writer took her husband and sons on a five-day urban hike to explore and better understand their new stomping grounds

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Want your children to have a deeper relationship with nature than you do? So did this writer. She found an entry point in Tinkergarten.

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Stories about kids who break hiking or climbing records feel like the continuation of an outdated and unhealthy attitude toward outdoor recreation

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Why? Because when more kids reap the benefits of time spent in nature, the world will be a better place.

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Having a green lawn doesn’t make sense in many parts of the country. But that doesn’t mean kids have to sacrifice their backyard adventures.

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Eco-conscious parents are turning to electric utility bikes to haul their most precious cargo: their children

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It’s never too early to help your kids develop a healthy mindset around food. Here’s where to start.

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