Ever heard of a compost volunteer garden? Find out more about it and how to create your own with these step-by-step instructions.

Is it raining outside? We love these fun indoor activities for kids that help build outdoor skills from our friends at TakeMeFishing.org.

Competition shooter and exercise guru Erin Garvin shares her review of Vera Koo’s book, ‘The Most Unlikely Champion: A Memoir.’

Want to grow your own produce at home? Here’s an easy guide for sprouting food from what is in your fridge or compost bowl.

Find out the recipes Babbs wants to try from Kristy Crabtree’s self-published cookbook, Wild Game Cuisine: A Collection of Wild Game Recipes.

If you are looking for a few examples of fun things to do by yourself outdoors to take advantage these benefits, use this list as a resource.

We love this cultural craft from Brenda Dronen. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own, unique dreamcatcher.

In this tale, Syren’s Lynne Green evolves from making fruit pies to making savory pies. Find out how she does it, including some pie recipes!

Don’t have a green thumb? There is one more type of plant you should try before hanging up your gardening gloves forever: succulents.

Outdoor activities like boating and fishing can bring your family and kids together. At this time, we understand your kids are at home, and you may be looking for outdoor activities to keep your kids entertained and spend some quality time together. Here are some activities you can do outdoors while social distancing, make sure […]

Barb Hansen offers some great ideas for getting out on the waters of Southwest Florida for social distancing the natural way. If you don’t live in Florida consider traveling there once this is over and enjoying everything it has to offer. ~MC I just finished reading an Associated Press sports story that really hit home […]

Boats come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are designed to hold varying numbers of passengers for fishing, cruising, sailing, or even paddling. It all depends on what you are looking for. And what many of us are looking for are low maintenance boats. Low Maintenance Boats Near the top of any list of […]

Although many states currently have stay-at-home orders, Barb Hansen of “View from the Marina” has some great vacation planning once this all clears up. ~MC Vacation time, both spring break and traditional summer getaways, is here.  But figuring out what to do and where to go is more complex this year. Places such as theme […]

Getting the boat ready for the summer boating season is an exciting time for America’s nearly 12 million recreational boaters. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has a Spring Commissioning Checklist to help boaters start the season right, along with a new YouTube Spring Fitting Out video library that shows you how to do […]

Want to get a taste of the boating life or improve your on-water boat handling skills? The nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water together with Freedom Boat Club Savannah offer a choice of two fun on-water boat training courses taught aboard single-engine powerboats: Intro to Boating and Women Making Waves, Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March […]

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 […]

Florida angler Betty Bauman has made it her profession to teach women how to enjoy fishing. The only rule: No yelling. “We try to explain to the ladies that when there’s a fish on, things have to happen fast, people get excited and voices may raise,” Bauman says. And it was one such experience that […]

The following blog is an excerpt from, 20 Things to Do in 2020 in National Parks by the National Park Foundation here. A new decade is a fresh start to form new habits, take on new challenges, and have new experiences. We’ve compiled a checklist to set the tone for 2020 – one filled with history, culture, nature, and adventure.   NEW DECADE, WHO […]

Cruising in Southwest Florida is an opportunity like few others in the world.  You have the sparkling, world-famous Gulf waters, glistening, first-class resorts; quiet, reflective anchorages and enchanting strands of islands all along Florida’s southwest coast.  CRUISING WORLD Magazine has ranked this area the number one chartering destination in the U.S., and number three in the world! Add […]

There’s no better way to spend time with your favorite person than by experiencing something new in the great outdoors. Check out these twelve outdoor date ideas for couples that can help you build a stronger relationship while taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Rent a tandem kayak or paddleboat to explore a […]

I’m sure all of you know that this is the time of year that we celebrate love and affection.  That’s what Valentine’s Day is all about.  But, I think there’s more, a lot more. One perspective that comes to mind was introduced and enhanced for a decade on TV with the weekly show, The Love […]

You may already have a list of resolutions started with the hopes of sparking a few new positive changes in your life. Although, instead of resolving to hit the gym more frequently or vowing to end late night snack sessions, include wildlife conservation to expand your view of what New Year’s resolutions should be about. […]

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 […]

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 Sisterhood of the Outdoors will hold its 2nd annual goose hunt for charity in Colorado in Feb. 2020.

 It would take one person watching for 82 years to view what is uploaded every hour to YouTube. That volume of videos also means recreational boaters consistently have a trove of how-to, consumer and practical help easily viewed at any hour of the day. What did boaters watch this year? Boat Owners Association of The United […]

They’re called New Year’s Resolutions, a common tradition whereby an individual resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior, to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve life. That sounds pretty onerous.  How about planning for the New Year with a focus on relaxing more and enjoying more family and friend time?  I like that […]

The BoatUS National Advisory Council, a panel of distinguished national boating leaders who serve as a sounding board for the nation’s boater advocate, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), gathered last week with BoatUS staff in Washington to discuss key issues affecting recreational boaters. Topics on the daylong agenda included discussions of recreational […]

It’s that most WONderful time of the year – which is one the line of my favorite holiday songs. Indeed, this is the time of year when we receive gifts from friends and family. Sometimes, that may come in the form of cold, hard cash. With the New Year coming, and with some extra money […]

Since we all have “Bucket Lists” of varying length and contents, I thought I would offer a potential addition for your list.  This is definitely for cruisers, but there’s time for you to properly prepare if you don’t feel you have the skills and expertise to take on this trip today. I’m talking about the […]