Summer Family Outdoor Activities

Summer Family Outdoor Activities

For those not keen on winter sports, like skiing or snowmobiling, the winter months seem to drag on forever. However, now that Old Man Winter has gone on his yearly sabbatical, it is time to get the family outside for some summer fun! Studies have shown that families...
Why Kids Should Spend Time in Nature

Why Kids Should Spend Time in Nature

In years past, children spent most of their time out of school engaging in outdoor activities with their friends, such as playing ball, riding their bikes, fishing, and getting into typical childhood mischief. However, studies have shown over the last few decades that...
The Top Ten Places to Hike in the U.S.

The Top Ten Places to Hike in the U.S.

Hiking in the great outdoors has become one of the most popular activities across the country. For the day hiker, there are trails that cover just a few miles and those that traverse the entire country for the truly adventurous. Even when half of the country is under...
How to Keep Bugs Away from Kids

How to Keep Bugs Away from Kids

Kids love being outside, playing in the backyard, climbing trees in the woods, and going on camping trips. However, bugs like mosquitoes, ticks, bees, wasps, and biting flies are as much of a part of the great outdoors as dirt and grass. These insects are not just...
What Happens to Mosquitoes During the Winter?

What Happens to Mosquitoes During the Winter?

Mosquitoes are the most prolific in the warm moist heat of summer. As happy as everyone is to see the pests go away for the colder months, many people wonder what happens to mosquitoes during the winter. How is it the little biters can be so unrelentingly present and...