Outdoor Inspiration for December

Our monthly post to highlight the best writing and most useful tips written by Outdoor Parents over the past month.

You won't typically find gear reviews or travel guides here - on this site we focus on the skills and inspiration to help you get outside and stay outside with your kids. We also believe that everyone should feel welcome in the outdoors, so we share articles by parents and outdoors-people of color to make sure everyone is learning each other's perspectives.
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Hopefully, this encourages you to plan your next outdoor adventures, reflect on what you were able to accomplish over the past month, or what you learned and would do differently. Enjoy!

Covid-safe breakfast at Squaw Valley, Washoe Land.

​Backpacking:

• Backpacking the Ruby Crest Trail—A Diamond in the Rough | The Big Outside

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Biking:

• How To Set Up Tubeless Tires On A Kids Bike | Rascal Rides

Boating:

• The Terrifying Whitewater Trip That Turned into a Dream | Outside Online

General:

• Yes, Your Kids Can Play Outside All Winter | New York Times
• Surviving (and Thriving) Below Zero with Kids | Tales of a Mountain Mama
• Nature-Themed Holiday Books for Kids | Run Wild My Child
• Exposure to Morning Sunlight Profoundly Affects Mood, Health, and Nighttime Sleep | 1000 Hours Outside

Hiking:

• A Parent's Guide to Hiking with a Chatterbox | Outside Online

School/Education:

• How to Cultivate Nature-Inspired Literacy in Children | Run Wild My Child
• Starting A Forest Group for Kids | Run Wild My Child
• As Winter Looms, Outdoor Schools Face Tough Decisions | New York Times
• Nature-Inspired Outdoor STEAM Activities for Kids | Run Wild My Child

Skiing:

• Planning The Perfect Ski Tailgate Lunch | Bring the Kids
• How Do You Have a Ski Season in a Pandemic? | New York Times
• 8 Ski Safety Tips for Kids | Tales of a Mountain Mama

Travel:

• How to Drive the White Rim Road: Map, Photos & Driving Tips | Bring the Kids
• Best Family Outdoor Adventures Around Scottsdale Arizona | Bring the Kids