Want to discover and explore new worlds? Look no further than the ocean. Learn more about scuba diving and why you may want to make it your new hobby.

Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities for kids? We think you’ll love trying any of these 45 ideas from Rogue Preparedness.

In this post, Jenny Anderson shares a list of boats that are compact enough to fit in your car trunk or camper.

Thanks to funding from the National Park Foundation, the Submerged Resources Center is launching a new service corps to protect more of our parks’ underwater treasures. In partnership with the WAVES Project (Wounded American Veterans Experience Scuba), the SRC is training women veterans to participate in diving missions. 

Take a trip to a national park from wherever you are! See the many parks that offer virtual visits.

This is a guest post written by Vera Koo’s daughter, Shane, and describes her quest to find the elusive geoduck clam.

Kayaking in the fall? Find out how to dress appropriately for autumn outdoor activities on the water.

It’s time to put out hummingbird feeders and start filling them with nectar. Hummingbirds are making their way north into the US and Canada from their winter resort homes in Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. Here are a few hummingbird resources that we recommend so that you can be ready for your guests, and […]

If you’re interested in making your backyard bird friendly we’re sure you’ll enjoy these ideas we found at Happy DIY Home. ~MC With their bright, colorful plumage, the sweet melody of their song, and the simple joy they bring just watching them hop about the place, birds can make truly wonderful visitors to your garden. […]

The following blog is an excerpt from, Every Park Has a Connection to Women by the National Park Foundation here. We often talk about the idea that national parks represent our shared history and the multidimensional story of our country, in all of its glory and its complexities. What you may not hear specifically highlighted quite as often is […]

One of the best parts of travel is staying someplace new! Options from AirBnB and VRBO give you more choices in your travel plan than simply, “which hotel.” While a clean hotel room with a hot shower can be a huge boost after a long flight, sometimes the comforts of a home that can be […]

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in Wisconsin kicked off the New Year in style with our annual “Gone to the Dogs” sledding and skijoring workshop. 22nd Annual Winter BOW It’s not too late to get in on more winter fun. The 22nd annual Winter BOW, February 14-16, 2020 has plenty of space available yet, and northern Wisconsin […]

It is possible to go mountain biking in any corner of the world. It offers endless adventure and fun that all the family can take part in. Apart from hiking, it is the best way to reach the highest peaks, and then make you way to the deepest of valleys. When you first learn to […]

If you regularly spend time in the outdoors doing activities such as camping, hiking, or outdoor sports, you already know this frustrating truth: the weather doesn’t always cooperate with your plans. And when it’s raining or snowing but you still want to get outside, it can be difficult to figure out what to wear. Softshell […]

The following blog is an excerpt from, There is Snow Much Fun to be Had in National Parks! by the National Park Foundation. Brrrr! There’s definitely a nip in the air, or is that jack frost at your toes? When the cold weather settles in and winter arrives, that means snow for many of our national parks! […]

Teen contributor Makayla Scott will be treating us to life stories from her neck of the woods, in West Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Makayla is a rising star in the competition shotgun world, but we discovered that her life revolves around a rich community and culture, based in the outdoors, and she wants to share […]

If you haven’t yet experienced the enjoyment of dry fly fishing, fall can be a good time to get out and try it. While the insect hatches that generally take place during fall may not compare to the more intense hatches of the spring or early summer months, dry flies continue to bring fish to […]

The following blog is an excerpt from “How to Become a National Park Volunteer” by the National Park Foundation. Volunteers are a critical part of the success of America’s national parks, especially at a time when many park resources and staff need additional support. From clearing trails to providing visitors with information to assisting archaeologists, volunteers provide […]

In this story about a recent trip to see plays in New York City, columnist Vera Koo describes a life-changing event that occurred because she saw Glenda Jackson in “King Lear.” CliffNotes saved me on book reports while I was in school. I remember we were assigned a William Shakespeare book or 2, but I do […]

How to pack for your first backpacking trip. Learn the art of balance, compression, and accessibility! From our friends at FIX.com.

Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to travel through new places – it’s the ocean equivalent of backpacking. From our friends at FIX.com

I started scuba diving in 2018. It was something that I had always wanted to do because I love the water. The main reason I started scuba diving is because I would like to join the Navy SEALS and keep going to school to get my Ph.D. someday in Marine Biology.   I started my […]

I do not usually like to mix business with pleasure. I traveled across the globe for competitions during my 15-year professional shooting career, and I almost never went sightseeing or exploring during my trips to practice or to compete. My stance of not mixing business with pleasure applies to my other business endeavors, too. However, […]

Each year about three out of four recreational boat owners say they plan to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday aboard the family boat. With nearly 12 million registered vessels in the U.S., that could spell mayhem at launch ramps, marinas and popular anchorages, requiring extra skill, patience and courtesy. The nation’s advocate for recreational […]

The U.S. Senate formally declared June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month 2019! June is one of the best months of the year for families. School is out, summer is in, and road-tripping family vacations begin. Great Outdoors Month is a celebration of America’s great outdoors and all the benefits it brings into our lives. It’s […]

In early June, the National Shooting Sports Foundation held its 2019 Industry Summit in Colorado Springs. After listening to a 4-star general and heavyweight industry speakers, we were introduced to a svelte and fashionably-dressed young woman, confident in her delivery and powerful in her message. Julia Landauer is no stranger to the public. She’s delivered […]

My husband Vic and I are pleased to tell you about two new members of our crew, serving both in the office and on board. They’re “boat dogs” Skye II and Star II, named after our first two cruising canines.   They are both male border collies and it looks like they are going to be […]

Simply spending time in nature in any form can improve your mental health, in addition to providing physical benefits.

The following blog is an excerpt from Up for a Challenge? Make It a Summer to Wonder + Wander by the National Park Foundation. Calling all park lovers – the summer is upon us and it’s the perfect time to explore all that your national parks have to offer! For more than a century, national parks have […]

Would you like to help boaters be safe and keep waters clean in your local area? Begun over 25 years ago and one of the longest-running boating community grant programs, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Grassroots Grant program provides local groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters on safe and clean boating […]

Tips on how to train for a hike to avoid injury when you live in a city. From our friends at Partselect.com.