Transgender Kids Need Sports, Too
Proposed laws in more than two dozen states seek to exclude transgender youth from interscholastic sports, depriving them of community and confidence-building skills
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How to Get an Entire State Hooked on Skiing
The nonprofit Skiku has brought nordic skiing to thousands of Native kids in Alaska, where access to the sport has historically been limited
Team Sports Are on the Decline. And That's OK.
American kids are less likely to play in a youth sports league than ever before. But as 2020's surge in outdoor activities showed, we have a huge opportunity to get this generation moving again.
A Simple Plan to Get Your Family Outside More Often
An ambitious new project is based on a straightforward and very attainable goal: to help kids spend as much time outdoors as they do in front of screens
Gear to Get Your Toddler Outside All Year Long
With the right clothing, tools, and toys, your family can be happy and comfortable out there anytime
Backcountry-Skiing Instructions from One New Mom to Another
Get out there—it'll be worth it
50 Family Adventures Across the U.S. for 2021
A new travel book offers an inspiring reminder of possibilities at a moment when we really need it
So Your Kid Wants a Fitness Tracker
As any child will tell you, smartwatches are one of the most popular items on holiday lists this year. Be careful what they wish for.
The Unofficial Parenting Guide to Hiking with a Chatterbox
The pandemic has robbed kids of vital socialization with friends—and put even more emphasis on the importance of spending time with them in nature. But what happens when your child is a nonstop yakker on the trail?
This New Film Will Make You Rethink Every Parental Decision
Adventure photographer Chris Burkard's 'Unnur' is a gorgeous meditation on one Icelandic father's plan to raise his daughter (way, way) off the grid