As summer winds down, if you're hearing the word "bored" more in your house...maybe it is time to get your kids in the kitchen.

Do you picnic? We all know that food is the key to a good experience with kiddos - here is how to jump on the picnic train.

How do you practice "leave no trace" when your kid likes to collect EVERYTHING on the trail? Here are some ideas to reign in your collector!

Grab your water and snacks and venture out on this moderate, kid friendly hike in Silverthorne, Colorado!

What clothing do you need for camping? Here is a great list to get you started, remember to embrace the dirt!

A list of the basics to get you started with car camping - you don't need to have all the bells and whistles to have fun out in the forest!

A clean-up walk is a great way to get outside with the kiddos - and volunteer in your community. We have all the info on Town Clean-up week!

Celebrate Earth Day with your family on April 22nd with these fun ideas...and get a few tips on greening up your day to day routine!

Check out the latest happenings at Wild and Free!

Join us at the 9am play session on March 25th for a special event hosted by Friends of the Dillon Ranger District!

Registration is open for art with The Frosted Flamingo, hosted by Wild and Free!

What are the Life Zones here in Summit County? Learn about this and so much more on the new Naturalist Information page from the FDRD.

We are running a snack special through the end of the week (2/27) at Wild and Free. Book your space for the cold days ahead!

You really should consider hiking in the winter - with the right gear (and attitude), it can be a total blast for you and your kids!

We love food and don't want to skimp when we are camping...we've found the perfect website to fuel our camping adventures.

Did you know you can rent outdoor clothing? Imagine not having to pack all those ski layers for your next trip...genius, right?

Here is some info on our #getoutside challenge!

Here are some of our favorite outdoor/adventure books that you can add to your reading list.

Friluftsliv is the Scandinavian word for "living close to nature" or "open air living" - here's how to embrace the outside life this winter.

Our kids are being raised in a society that values the idea of perfection...how can we help them see that nothing is perfect?