Fall Hikes: Creating Meaningful Moments
I discovered a new-to-me hiking spot. When I walked up to the Bubolz Nature Preserve I had an inkling that this would be a neat … continue reading
Nature
Nature for the Indoors Outdoorsman
We all know a super outdoorsy person– dressed head to toe in Patagonia or North Face, looking like they just stepped off a mountain, probably … continue reading
Eleven Family-Friendly Fishing Spots in Brown County
Fishing is my new normal. Okay, well, reading while my son fishes is my new normal. We didn’t always spend this much time fishing. I … continue reading
From Sap to Syrup at Barkhausen
There is nothing like the taste of sap fresh from a tree. Until last year I hadn’t tasted it since I was about 9 years … continue reading
It’s a Wild Kingdom Out There
Can you picture it? It’s 1980-something. We have a small (like 13-inch small) black and white television with dials and an antenna on the back. … continue reading
Winter Outing: Exploring Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
Located just outside of Green Bay, Barkhausen is easy to miss as you speed down 41. Chances are, you pass the exit to it when you drive … continue reading
Winter Outing: Green Bay Botanical Garden
Have I been living under a rock? Where have I been? What have I been doing that I missed out on something so neat/cool/fun in … continue reading
11 Simple Things to Do at Voyager Park
Voyager Park in De Pere is probably my favorite local field trip in spring, summer, and fall…okay, winter, too. The park has a lot to … continue reading
Get out of the Sun and into a Cave
There’s something about caves that’s appealing, maybe even irresistible, to kids and many adults. Maybe because they’re mysterious (Scooby Doo and the gang solve their best mysteries in caves) … continue reading
Summer Field Trip: River Tubing
I knew I would love tubing the minute I first zipped up my life jacket and closed my fingers around the tube’s plastic handle. Excited … continue reading