Lei Wang at the Women's Travel Fest inspired me to make an action plan to achieve my goals. The event held at Angel Orensanz Foundation was an inspirational weekend in New York City! Kelly Lewis did an amazing job putting this event together! It was an awesome opportunity to connect and network with like-minded ladies, get inspired to travel and reach for the sky in my blogging … [Read more...] about Women’s Travel Fest: Action Plan
Outdoors
Advice and tips to help you plan your next outdoor adventure.
Presume Outdoor Competence in Kids
Presume outdoor competence in kids to get them to love the outdoors at a young age. In my line of work, we always discuss presuming competence in the students we work with. Inclusive School Communities defines presuming competence as "you believe that the student in question has the potential to develop their thinking, learning, and understanding". The same thought process goes … [Read more...] about Presume Outdoor Competence in Kids
Outdoor Media Summit: Feel Alive
I started blogging to share my knowledge of the outdoors (backpacking, hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, to name a few) near and far from home to encourage families and couples and get outside and hopefully love it as much as I do. When I found out about the Outdoor Media Summit, I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals and learn … [Read more...] about Outdoor Media Summit: Feel Alive
Focus on What Matters in Life
Having to slow down through COVID made me realize the important things in my life and focus on what matters moving forward. I really missed the social connections with my friends and family. Spending lots of time outdoors was a necessity for my mental and physical health. It made me understand how much I relied on it to get through challenging situations. COVID also taught me … [Read more...] about Focus on What Matters in Life
Fall Experiences Near me
There are so many adventures to take in autumn, it's hard to know what should be prioritized with a partner or family but these fall experiences near me will help narrow it down. There are two free events and two paid admissions included in this post. Pumpkins After Dark is located in Edmonton, the Edmonton Corn Maze is located just a few minutes south east of the city. Islet … [Read more...] about Fall Experiences Near me