17 minutes. That was our magic number. You’re not going to believe me, and maybe for your kids it’s more like 11 minutes. Bless your heart if it’s 25. For me and my kids, the first 17 minutes of many walks in the woods was dotted with protests, complaints, delay tactics and general griping. ItContinue reading “Taking kids hiking – the agony & the magic”
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Even when you’re hiking alone, you’re not
I’ll admit it. I like hiking by myself. Blame it on being the mother of two boys. Or my introverted nature. Or too many years working directly with the public. Whatever it is, I treasure long periods of quiet. That’s when I can really find peace — thinking aimlessly, scanning the world around me forContinue reading “Even when you’re hiking alone, you’re not”
Get your shoes on — we’re going outside
You don’t need special water bottles, fancy shoes, expensive jackets or any other gear to start exploring the outdoors. Especially not in West Virginia. Walk out your door and find the nearest street or road, patch of woods or stream. Those places will do just fine to refresh your memory of going outside to play.Continue reading “Get your shoes on — we’re going outside”
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