Out and About: The "Winnie the Pooh" Trail
Have a kid who hates to hike? Does your child complain and whine the whole time? And yet you want to get out in nature with them and...
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Explore the Outdoors
No need to travel the globe, our amazing state has all the outdoor beauty and adventure you need - mountains to climb, waves to surf, fields to ski, rivers to paddle, farms to visit, forests to explore, and so much more! We have tons of state and local parks to visit, wonderful and exciting wildlife to observe, and delicious local food to enjoy.
Getting outside is so important for your health and your happiness. Join Rachel as she and her family participate in the 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge or visit the State Parks with Hannah. We love being outside here in New Hampshire!
Hannah
Aug 9, 20224 min read
It's Easy to Plant a Tree!
I was lucky to be asked to help plant two trees this weekend as a part of Concord's mission to plant 1,000 trees. With the help of some...
Rachel
Jul 8, 20222 min read
Out and About: Polar Caves
I don't know about you, but our summers tend to fly by. I have all of these big plans for us, and then somehow September hits and we've...
Hannah
Jun 7, 20224 min read
How to Garden with Kids
I'm often asked how I am able to grow so much of my own food while caring for three young kids. The answer is pretty simple - I involve...
Hannah
May 17, 20221 min read
Products We Use: Raw Elements Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must for New Hampshire summers, but which one is best for your health and for the health of the planet? We've tried lots...
Hannah
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Pillsbury State Park
Our new favorite State Park, Pillsbury was a wonderful surprise. On a recent warm day, we explored this beautiful and remote park and...
Hannah
Apr 1, 20222 min read
Rollins State Park
Last weekend, we had a Sunday afternoon off and decided to explore Rollins State Park in Warner. Rollins Park is one of the reasons I was...
Hannah
Jan 7, 20222 min read
Silver Lake State Park
One of my Green Resolutions for 2022 is to stay local and explore my own state of New Hampshire with a NH State Parks Family Pass. Our...
Rachel
Jan 7, 20224 min read
1000 Hours Outside Wrap-Up
What is the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge? In a nutshell, the goal is to get your family outside as much as possible in order to reap the...
Rachel
Dec 10, 20213 min read
December “1000 Hours Outside” Update
What is the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge? In a nutshell, the goal is to get your family outside as much as possible in order to reap the...
Rachel
Nov 11, 20212 min read
November “1000 Hours Outside” Update
What is the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge? In a nutshell, the goal is to get your family outside as much as possible in order to reap the...
Rachel
Oct 14, 20213 min read
October 1000 Hours Outside Update
Fall is here and I’m trying to take advantage of the crisp weather and green grass before snow covers the ground. As I’ve mentioned in...
Rachel
Sep 2, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Update
Summer is officially over for my family and 3 out of 4 people in my family are back to work and school routines. Our total hours for the...
Rachel
Aug 6, 20213 min read
1000 Hours Update!
It’s the dog days of summer and August is underway. After a super hot June, and very wet July, New Hampshire is experiencing some mild...
Rachel
Jul 2, 20212 min read
1000 Hours and Other Updates
Now that summer is in full-swing, it’s obviously super easy to get outside. Not all days are perfect – it’s raining cats and dogs here...
Hannah
Jun 30, 20213 min read
Sustainable Swaps for Awesome Summer Fun
Last year around this time, I wrote a post called Zero Waste Outdoor Activities with Kids, all about getting back to nature and simple...
Rachel
Jun 3, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Update and Planning for Summer
As I’ve mentioned before, and could have likely predicted, we’ve lost count of our 1000 hours over here. However, like many of you, our...
Rachel
May 6, 20213 min read
1000 Hours Update and Mother’s Day Ideas!
Like I admitted last month, we’ve lost count over here with our 1000 hours challenge. However the weather keeps getting nicer and we...
Rachel
Apr 5, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Monthly Check-In
I’ve always striven to be honest on this site so I’ll just say it – I’ve lost count of our hours! I can give an estimate, because I know...
Rachel
Mar 1, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Monthly Check-In
It’s March! Not sure how it happened but it’s almost spring, which means lots more opportunities to play outside. However I do think my...
Rachel
Feb 1, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Monthly Check-In
It’s been about a month since I decided to commit my family to this challenge and I have to say that it’s been going pretty well. If...
Rachel
Jan 6, 20212 min read
1000 Hours Outside
It’s a new year and many of us have resolutions, special words or goals that we want to meet. Some of my personal ones are to listen...
Hannah Kivikoski
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Guest Post! Foraging Fungi in NH Forests
Hannah Kivikoski has been a nature enthusiast and animal lover since childhood. She explored the American outdoors with her mother,...
Rachel
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Kid-Friendly NH Hikes
A view from West Rattlesnake in Holderness Yesterday, we woke-up with no plans and a desire to go adventuring. We had already done our...
Hannah
Jul 19, 20204 min read
Zero Waste Outdoor Activities with Kids
Did you suddenly and unexpectedly find yourself with several small people this Spring and Summer? Did you immediately panic and think –...
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