Active Families
‘Wild Child’ Is the Perfect Cookbook to Spice Up Family Campouts
The newest collection of recipes from James Beard–nominated chef Sarah Glover is geared toward parents looking to improve their outdoor cooking game. We’ve included two of our favorite recipes from the book.
Facebook Wants to Hook Your Kids Now
Facebook is developing a new app for children, and advocates think it’s a terrible idea
The Dog Days of Summer
Everything you need to make the most of the very best season with your very best friend
This Children’s Book Redefines Who Gets to Be an Adventurer
Ambreen Tariq’s new children’s book tells the story of an immigrant family’s first camping trip and expands the canon of outdoor literature for kids
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
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