We all need to try and do it. Some people are very dedicated to decreasing their carbon footprint, others take simple steps to do the same and yet others don’t do anything at all. I will be honest, we are not the very dedicated by any means but we also, are not ones that do… (read more)
It’s winter. All natural things are in respite – trees are bare, bushes are brown and most animals and insects are hibernating. Therefore, when J-Man and I go outside for our activities or walks it is quiet and brown. Everything is brown. Even though Moab is still pretty brown in Spring and Summer it is… (read more)
This past Summer and Fall J-Man and I have been visiting an ant hill almost daily. Â We watch them gather food, try and truck it up the side of a curb and into their hill. Â There is amazing teamwork that goes along with hefting a large piece of food to their destination. Â J-Man will stoop… (read more)
I take a lot of pictures when we travel. I mean A LOT of pictures. When we get home I have to weed through 100+ of them (depending on how long we have been gone, it could be more) and trash duplicates or not so flattering ones (which, there are usually a lot of). As… (read more)
Fitz Patricks Tip of the Day: Hands and feet should never go where the eyes cannot see. This prevents children from being bitten or stung from an unseen creature.
When spending time outdoors there are ethics and protocols that you should adhere by. Such as: Pack it out (take your trash with you) Don’t feed the animals Don’t pick flowers Uphill has the right away No pets allowed (depending on where you are) Stay on the trail And one of the most important ones… (read more)
J-Man will be 2yrs old next month and I am always trying to find fun ways to help him learn. Â I thought of this activity for combining outdoor play and colors. Supplies: Crayons Paper Scissors OR Print a copy of the colored leaves…here Instructions: Choose 5 or 6 colors found in nature. (I used blue,… (read more)
What is Green Hour? Green Hour was launched by the National Wildlife Foundation to help inspire, motivate and provide resources for parents to give their tykes an hour each day to make the outdoors a part of their everyday life. I can tell you that I have been inspired to give J-Man a Green Hour… (read more)
Before I had J-Man I use to be somewhat of a risk taker. I would challenge myself above and beyond the skills I had for mountain biking, rocking climbing, canyoneering and motorcycle riding. Â I don’t think there was ever a mountain bike ride that I did not go over the handle bars on. Yeah,… (read more)
Fitz Patricks Tuesdays Tip of the Day is: When venturing into the outdoors it’s a good idea that every hiker and child has a whistle. Â Attach a whistle to your child’s backpack or clothing and teach them how to use it. Give them instructions that the whistle should only be used in case of an… (read more)
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