The Gift Of An Experience
Above: Keenan and Mary Bliss testing their skills on a slackline. It's Christmas morning and my niece and nephew are surrounded by a...
Becoming the Gift Guru
As we near the quintessential day of gift giving, I cannot help but to look around and assess the material possessions in my home. Which...
Campfire Tales For Exploring Beyond the Map (UPDATED!)
Many of us may recall our first campfire. The smells, the tranquility, the comradery and oh yes, of course, how could we forget the...
Why Our Schools Need Student Travel
It's around 8 pm, but who knows for sure. We are circled around a campfire tucked behind a waterfall deep within the jungle- time barely...
A Major Discovery: In the Badlands National Park
a NCIENT RELIC or BEETLE POO? During a recent visit to Badlands National Park my wife and I learned that this region is legendary for...
10 Tips for Traveling with Kids: Lessons from our Iceland family vacation
Adventuring with kids can seem daunting. Before our kids were born, my husband and I had both traveled a lot, including wilderness backpacki