Monthly Archives: June 2009

Embracing the Edge: Maggie Jacobus

“If you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space.” I added this quote to my e-mail signature years ago. Not everyone gets it, but I bet you do because the desire to live on the edge—in … Continue reading

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Outdoor Classroom: Navigating by Stars

“What if I were lost in the dark?” It’s a thought that has haunted humans – young and old alike – forever.  There are lots of markers in the natural world for orienting yourself – the sun, lichen growing on … Continue reading

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Baby Steps

We’re on a grassy bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The wind howls around us. Try as she might, my wife Laura just can’t seem to get her sweatshirt tied around the backpack carrier in a way that will comfort Levi. … Continue reading

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Climbing with Kids Part 2

Were’s kicking off the week with Part Two of Steve’s Climbing with Kids series. First off, this post contains absolutely no technical information that would take the place of actual climbing instruction and experience. Now, here are a few ideas … Continue reading

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Friday Photo Stoke…sort of

Regular Contributor Danny Maynor found this photo on a surfing forum. Pretty sweet until you realize that the paddle-board is committing a serious offense. Thou shall not drop in on a board full of children!

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Climbing with Kids Part 1

“Now if I was teaching a beginner how to climb, I’d set up a toprope on this slab over here and let them get used to the rope. Blah, blah, blah,” explained the guide to his two clients practicing their … Continue reading

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Another perspective: The Outdoor Mother

Outdoor Mother = Bad Mother. It’s a common rationale. It’s difficult to leave the kids, so getting intense athletic time while being a mother seems impossible unless there’s a nanny. There are timing issues with breastfeeding, nap times, and children’s … Continue reading

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Trip report: Cascades

We’re hoping to run some trip reports from parents. If this sparks an idea feel free to contact us. I know most everyone has put away there skis for the summer, but up here in the Northwest there’s still plenty … Continue reading

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The Road Less Traveled: Carrie Cooper

What could be better than spending four months in a camper van with a two year old? The word crazy never came to mind when my husband Kyle and I decided to adventure through New Zealand for four months with … Continue reading

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World Moms

At The Outdoor Parent, it’s our belief that adventure is a state of mind. If you know how to look, you can find it in your backyard or in the forests on the city’s edge just as easily as you … Continue reading

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