Tag: outdoors
A Prescription for Nature Deficit Disorder: A Dose of the Outdoors
It’s cold in the winter. Plus it gets dark early, so staying indoors like hibernating bears seems prudent.
(Outdoor) School is in Session
School may not have started yet but you can get your kids back into the swing of learning.
Creating a Backyard ‘National Park’
Summertime is travel time and national parks are star destinations that draw thousands of visitors to their wildlife and wonders. But what if you could just step out your back door into a national park? Not only would you save travel time, but the park would be open 24/7 for you, providing a convenient peaceful retreat that fosters happiness while protecting local wildlife.
Winter: The Perfect Time for a Family ‘Awe’ Walk
Winter closes us in with its weak sunlight and cold days, bringing on the “blues.” We want to lethargically huddle indoors next to the TV, but the children are as restless as feral cats. The solution? An outdoors “awe” walk.
Campfires and Nature Close to Home
Camping isn’t just for Scouts. Each year more and more families are venturing into the great outdoors. Camping can be an immersive outdoor activity that includes hiking, cooking and sightseeing, all in a single, memorable trip.
Record-Breaking Season for Monmouth County Parks
The Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) had “unanticipated, record-breaking” attendance system-wide in 2020, superintendent of parks Tom Fobes announced Monday evening.
Environmental Camps Help to Shape the Next Generation of Stewards
By Joseph Sapia
As the weather warms, people think of the outdoors.
And as people think of the outdoors, parents may need some motivation to get...