“Swimming with Hawaii’s charismatic spinner dolphins stirs controversy” – In Hawaii, swimming with wild dolphins is possible and popular — partly because these marine mammals keep showing up near shore to greet their human visitors. But some scientists worry people may be unintentionally harming the dolphins. Read more >>
“When postpartum depression stole my husband” – I thought only new moms could get parental depression. But dads like Rob can get it too. Here’s our story. Read more >
“Kids On Board” – Taking a vacation under sail with pint-size crew? Ensure a good time is had by all by following these tips. Read more >
“Low-Tech Stream Restoration Helps “Drought-Proof” The West” – New research shows that building simple structures of sticks and stones tos tore more water pays big dividends for people and wildlife. Read more >
It’s the day before my 39th birthday, and I have 18 minutes before the babysitter leaves. I forgot the laptop in my haste to get to may meeting on time (and also to comb my hair), so I borrow old menus and a pen from the coffee shop waiter to write these words.
Two years ago, we bought a 10×14′ canvas wall tent, along with a mini wood stove and some nifty camping cots. Here’s why it’s a great family adventure setup.
Meet the Jennings Family: Matt and Kate started skiing with Josie when she was just a baby. Check out their expert tips for how to successfully get tots down slopes!
Braving nature with kids when conditions are less than ideal can be challenging. But the benefits are worth the hassle.
“When Your Toddler Meets A Crocodile” – On a week-long paddling trip with kids through Everglades National Park, the rewards are worth the risks. Read it online >
“Aboard a chartered catamaran in the British Virgin Islands: The more the merrier” – A family sailing vacation goes better when kids — and parents — have friends along for the ride. Read more >
“In the Kingdom of Tonga, underwater wonders and Polynesian hospitality” – As I stepped off the little boat after 48 hours of travel, I felt a little like Tom Sawyer. Mostly because my family would be staying in a treehouse. But also because the island looked like something out of a […]
“5 things that make communal parenting easier than going it alone” – Real-life story of how and why you should consider hanging often with other families, including tips for how to embrace short-term communes. Read more >>
“What to do when you’re giving a tropical island” – When Ben and Lisa Newton sold their businesses and homes to sail through the South Pacific, they never expected to own one of the islands they dreamed about. Read more >>
“The Dawn Watch” – I have the dawn watch on this passage from Rangiroa to Bora Bora, the shift from 0300 to whenever my husband wakes up. As I stretch and yawn, I try to switch gears to the less comfortable reality of night sailing. Read more >>
“Meet Earl, the gatekeeper to Paradise” – Paradise, population one, is halfway along one of the roughest roads in the US West, perched between two vast wilderness areas that total 1.4 million hectares. That’s where we met Earl. Read the full story here.
“A Special Recipe For Saving Sage Grouse” – Picture yourself on a vast Western range, the glow of the spring sunrise tinting the gold-green landscape in shades of rose. Sagebrush rolls away on all sides toward craggy snow-covered mountains. Over the calls of cattle roaming through the native grasses, you suddenly […]
“The adventure doesn’t have to stop: Here’s how to travel with baby” – This On Parenting post explores how to get out on rivers and trails with your wee one. Read more.
“A Shark Encounter” – Check out this action-packed travel tale about diving with hundreds of sharks in Fakarava, an atoll in the Tuamotus island chain. Read more.
“An Island Paradise That Will Adopt You” – On this fascinating South Pacific island, all 62 residents are related, everyone shares the same surname and can trace their lineage back to one British man. Read the story here on BBC Travel.
“A 600-Mile Run Through the Mountains” – Check out this story (and the amazing photos!) about world-renowned ultrarunners Mike Wolfe and Mike Foote, who partnered with photographer Steven Gnam to run across some of the highest, wildest mountain ranges in the Lower 48. Read the story here.
“Elimination Communication: Let’s Just Keep The Poop In The Pants” Not for those with weak stomachs, but a good story if you need a laugh! Read on to hear about why I thought I could potty train my infant.
“A Distant Match:” This travel tale features our trip to the remote island of Palmerston in the Cook Islands, and the odd coincidence of finding a (competitive!) volleyball match on the sand. Click here to read it.
“Paddling the limit.” November 6, 2014. Cover story–Extreme kayaker Tyler Bradt left his Montana home to circumnavigate the globe. His first task? Learning how to sail.
“Sail to Paradise” – Islands Magazine, Dec 2014. Read about manta rays in Bora Bora and where to charter a sailboat.
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