The Outdoor Family Podcast

Episode 12: Snowshoeing with the Family

How can you get your whole family outside in the snow? Try snowshoeing!  We’ll discuss the gear you need, how to get started, and how to stay warm while snowshoeing with the whole family! Facebook Groups: Backpacking with Babies and Kids Snowsports with Babies and Kids Information: REI’s Best Snowshoes of 2021: Staff Picks [https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/best-snowshoes.html] Best Snowshoes of 2021: Outdoor Gear Lab [https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/snow-sports/best-snowshoes] How to Snowshoe with Kids [https://www.visitparkcity.com/blog/post/how-to-snowshoe-with-kids/] Snowshoeing for Beginners: The First Timers Guide [https://www.snowshoemag.com/snowshoeing-for-beginners-the-first-timers-guide/] Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids - Run Wild my Child [https://runwildmychild.com/snowshoeing-with-kids/] Snowshoeing 101 for the Entire Family [https://hikeitbaby.com/blog/family-snowshoeing-101-entire-family/] Definitive Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Snowshoes for your Needs [https://www.snowshoemag.com/2018/11/18/definitive-guide-how-to-choose-the-perfect-snowshoes-for-your-needs/] 10 Best Places to Snowshoe in North America [https://www.msrgear.com/blog/10-best-places-to-snowshoe-in-north-america/] VIsiting Bryce Canyon in the Winter [https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/winter.htm] Good Snowshoe Brands: MSR [https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjKz4yJwfP0AhUVjMgKHcOLCLYYABARGgJxdQ&ae=2&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2l9SNGPhcXj_T5IUmHaTVgXWKI_CGOlKxj8FdkHpg2ecQSILxMnA7ok2Ubcfv7RyEWqfkgeevPDumM-FgEEc&sig=AOD64_1dgBGo-NCI483Ur5Yg84SL06mwYg&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjvkoKJwfP0AhVuRN8KHaDMBigQ0Qx6BAgEEAE&dct=1] Tubbs [https://tubbssnowshoes.com/] Atlas [https://atlassnowshoe.com/] Gear Mentioned: Debbie’s Snowshoes [https://tubbssnowshoes.com/en-us/p/flex-alp-womens-snowshoes] - Tubbs Flex ALP Women’s Snowshoe Little Kids wool socks [https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08GSKZ87H/ref=twister_B07JLYFN6L?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1] - 6 pair for $16, cute designs Ella’s Wool [https://ellaswool.com/] Disposable Hand/Foot Warmers [https://www.rei.com/product/198659/ignik-hand-warmers-multipack] Reusable Hand/Foot Warmers [https://www.rei.com/product/892408/zippo-12-hour-hand-warmer] - Zippo Craft Core Merino Wool Kids Base Layer Set [https://www.outnorth.com/craft/core-wool-merino-set-junior#RoseMelange] - Outnorth Tubbs Snowflake Kids Snowshoes [https://tubbssnowshoes.com/en-us/p/snowflake-snowshoes] Sugar Snow [https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Snow-Little-House-Picture/dp/0064435717] by Laura Ingalls Wilder Owl Moon [https://www.janeyolen.com/owl-moon/] by Jane Yolen Over and Under the Snow [https://katemessner.com/over-and-under-the-snow/] by Kate Messner Molly of Denali [https://pbskids.org/molly/] on PBS Kids Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe [https://sugargeekshow.com/recipe/shiny-chocolate-bombs-with-marshmallows/] Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support]

Episode 11: The Outdoor Family Podcast Gift Guide 2021 - Part 2

This week, in Part 2 of The Outdoor Family Podcast Gift Guide 2021, we discuss ideas for the kids, any outdoor enthusiasts, and our furry friends. Everything we talk about is linked below. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, feel free to listen out of order, but don't miss our other picks!  Also, please excuse our audio this week; we've been having some technical difficulties. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy; Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you like what you hear! Just for Kids: * HugglePod (Hearthsong) [https://www.hearthsong.com/site-search?text=&phw-text-search=hugglepod] * Jan & Jul Insulated Rain Pants [https://janandjul.com/product-category/waterproof/rain-pants/] * VivoJr Activity Tracker [https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/544984/pn/010-01634-02] * Infant Sleeping Pod [https://www.target.com/p/kidco-portable-travel-bed-peapod-prestige-playard-seafoam/-/A-82556928?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012510679&CPNG=PLA_Baby%2BShopping%7CBaby_Ecomm_Baby&adgroup=SC_Baby_High%2BMargin&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9007036&targetid=aud-1280837120382:pla-896171829530&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&ds_rl=1242884&gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94zwSjUGYRs0dWz7o20-5JG4Wdy_4aOIeb5ZAKjxcs0CUaOC_TFV-ZxRoC2cMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds] * Babiators Sunglasses [https://babiators.com/] * Thermos Funtainer [https://thermos.com/collections/kids-water-bottles/products/funtainer-r-water-bottle-12oz] For Anyone: * National parks passport book [https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/product/22515/Passport-To-Your-National-Parks%C2%AE-Classic-Edition/] * Pocket Naturalist Guides [https://www.acornnaturalists.com/products/waterford-press-guides/pocket-naturalist-guides-state-city.html] * New York New Jersey Trail Conference Maps [https://www.nynjtc.org/product-listings?type%5B%5D=maps] * National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps [https://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/trails-illustrated-maps] * Aero Press [https://aeropress.com/] * Zak Insulated Mug [https://www.target.com/p/zak-designs-13oz-double-wall-stainless-steel-explorer-mug/-/A-79813477?preselect=77574632#lnk=sametab] Pets: * Wilder Dog [https://www.wilderdog.com/] * The Sippy Pup [https://www.thesippypup.com/] Also mentioned: Oakiwear [https://oaki.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-9uNBhBTEiwAN3IlNNePNqgcZuKfLcoc6xkvFocL7pwtl6Y9qA6GyXG6iOsoq1BCIjd2HBoCfpYQAvD_BwE] Didriksons Kids [https://www.didriksons.com/en/kids] Outnorth [https://www.outnorth.com/] Lonely Planet Travel guides [https://www.lonelyplanet.com/] Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support]

Episode 10: The Outdoor Family Podcast Gift Guide 2021 - Part 1

In Part 1 of our 2021 Gift Guide, we will discuss gift ideas for biking, camping, apparel for the family and kids books. These are all products we have used and loved, or that we have seen recommended over and over again and we would like to have! Apparel: * Bogs Boots [https://www.bogsfootwear.com/shop/index.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z93aRk8XmqNo3YUhru5u-_me1F2Er59zGhXoeHj0HYbxPQVnTHwgaRoCueAQAvD_BwE] * Sunday Afternoon Kids hats [https://sundayafternoons.com/] * Fjallraven Kanken Backpack [https://www.fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/kanken?campaignid=10754823353&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzZWcz5OZ9AIVDqGzCh1UpwhZEAAYAyAAEgL9dvD_BwE] * Darn Tough Socks [https://darntough.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAsqOMBhDFARIsAFBTN3ff4yKjPgszaXkm-ebdgLVE1UlUTQ5R_2v0OR0XW0OBYgIsOSgc_LUaAnguEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds] * Classic Chaco Z Sandal [https://www.chacos.com/US/en/home] Biking: * Nutcase [https://nutcasehelmets.com/] - helmet * Bern [https://www.bernhelmets.com/] - helmet * Mac Ride Child Bike Seat [https://mac-ride.com/collections/frontpage/products/black-mac-ride-child-bike-seat] * Strider [https://striderbikes.com/products/] - balance bike * Commencal [https://www.commencalusa.com/ramones-16-black-white-2021-c2x31842182] - kids bike * Specialized [https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/kids-bikes/jett/c/jett?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxIDHtpeZ9AIVQfSzCh2a6Q4rEAAYASAAEgJZbfD_BwE] - kids bike * Burley Bike Trailer [https://www.burley.com/product-category/bike-trailers-for-kids/] Camping: * Coleman Classics Propane Camping Stove [https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-2000020943NP-Classic-Propane-Stove/dp/B00005OU9D] * Solo Stove Fire Pit [https://www.solostove.com/fire-pits/] * Rumpl Blanket [https://www.rumpl.com/] * NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair [https://www.rei.com/product/128052/nemo-stargaze-recliner-luxury-chair] * Yoto Player - Kid’s Pick for Camping [https://us.yotoplay.com/pages/player] Books: * The Gumboot Kids Series [https://gumbootkids.com/shop/] * Backpack Explorer Series [https://www.target.com/p/backpack-explorer-on-the-nature-trail-by-editors-of-storey-publishing-hardcover/-/A-54192555] Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support]

Episode 9: Off the Urban Rail onto a Green Trail - NYC Edition

How do you enjoy the great outdoors in the most populated city in the US? This is the first episode in our new “Off the Urban Rail onto a Green Trail” series, and this week we are talking New York City! Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jJq4QdNe_aCy8jKhbE_EH9lyRQqIEvOt309LhqOhliY/edit?usp=sharing] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support]

Episode 8: Outdoor Fall Bucket List

The Outdoor Family Podcast: Episode 8 Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_tY7ioIagyljbpAsMmz92BwB0huPRucqM-uQesL7rFk/edit] Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support]