Field Trip: Big John and the Iron Mine
I went on my first mine tour when I was a teenager. We were on a family vacation in the Keeweenaw Peninsula of Michigan’s Upper … continue reading
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13 Things You Have to Try in Yucatán, Mexico
1. Eat where the locals eat. Try seafood at a restaurant on the beach, tacos at a taquería en el centro, and cochinita at a sidewalk … continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Field Trip Bags
Since earlier this week I posted about my ideal field trip bag, I thought it would be appropriate to post one of my favorite day-trip … continue reading
What’s in Your Bag?
My good old grey Mountainsmith day-pack is a leftover from traveling in my 20s. Sigh. I’m still hanging onto its companion, the larger backpack that … continue reading
The Town Beach is Good Enough for Me
Field trips don’t have to come with a price tag. In fact, the best ones are free. The Dunbar Town Beach is one of these … continue reading
Walking the Oneida Museum Nature Trail
The sun is shining, the grass is growing and the birds are singing. It’s finally spring and it’s time to start exploring outside again! A … continue reading
The Bean Cycle Experience, What! What!*
Have you ever walked into a place, looked around and gave a satisfied sigh, thinking “This is where I belong”? The Bean Cycle is one of … continue reading
Wear Your Kids Out at McMurry Natural Area
What four things make a fantastic outdoor field trip for kids? Sticks, rocks, water and mud, of course. McMurry Natural Area in Fort Collins has all … continue reading
11 Days, 7 Books, 1 Crazy Mom?
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Colorado’s Hidden Gem: Pawnee National Grassland
As we get ready this week to leave for our annual road trip to Colorado I keep thinking of our birding adventure at Pawnee National Grassland … continue reading