With all outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing or kayaking, local knowledge is important. Assimilating a whole lot of new information about weather conditions, local regulations, wildlife quirks, and the best places to camp, fish or hike can be a major task, and you may not have a lot of time to do that anyway…
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One initiative in cities in recent years in an effort to be come more green has been biking. Copenhagen is one of the most biking-friendly cities in the world and NYC recently introduced a new biking system called “Citibike” as an effort to get people out and about. Not only are bikes a great way…
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Are you thinking about camping on your next vacation? If so, you?re not alone: over 41 million Americans camped last year; a full 14 percent of the population over the age of six! Since the average stay at a state park during a camping trip is three to four days, having the proper equipment is…
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Updated 12/1/20 Without a doubt, the best way to adventure the Great Grand Canyon River and its unrivaled grandeur and beauty, its geological wonders, profound slot canyons, and remains of human history is through a waterway maneuver along the river. You can choose to use a stand-up paddleboard, boat and paddle, kayak, canoe, and other…
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It seems like kids these days have the world at their fingertips with computers and tablets, but it’s important to expand their horizon with educational toys that don’t have an LED screen. One of the best toys for this is magnetic building sets, which allow children to develop important motor and brain skills in a…
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Are you looking for your next fun family vacation? Are you a family that really likes to try new things and be outside? Then rafting trips might be the perfect option for you! Popular spots include Grand Canyon white water rafting and Colorado River rafting adventures, although there are plenty of spots that would make…
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Healthy habits that are established during childhood lay a foundation for lifelong values. Studies have found that children regularly spend an average of seven and a half hours per day sitting in front of a screen, whether it be television, video games, or the computer. Only one out of every three children are physically active…
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You’re probably thinking to yourself, “Summer camp?! Hold on there, Tiger, we’re gearing up for winter. I have Christmas presents and snow shoveling to think about!” And that’s a fair reservation. However, we believe so strongly in the power of summer camps that we want to encourage you to start saving up for a camp…
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Across the nation, there are over 10.4 million residential swimming pools in the United States. Swimming is one of the most popular summer activities, with 36% of children between the ages of 7 to seventeen years, and 15% of adults participating in swimming activities at least six times every year. Many homeowners look to pools…
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Giving children the opportunity to play recreational sports is a great way to help them develop healthy lifestyles, good teamwork and sportsmanship qualities, and gain coordination and strategy. Surveys show that 75% of parents encourage their children to participate on a sports team, either in school or in a city league. With 75% of children…
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