http://outdoorbaby.net For families who enjoy the outdoors! This site is for parents to share their adventures, misadventures, tricks, and “must-avoid” tips for traveling with children in the natural world. Please log on, share your stories, or ask questions. You are sure to find other like minded families. You don’t have to be a seasoned pro. You only need the desire to go outdoors with your family. Visit often to learn about what other parents are doing and to read my weekly blog. Welcome! daily 1 2008-02-07T17:55:39Z http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/how-to-decide-2nd-baby How does an active mom aged 40, previously very active pre-baby, that had the baby blues decide whether to give my precious baby a sibling? No publisher EvaHood 2009-01-05T17:59:41Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/telluride A weekend getaway worth the long drive, Telluride, Colorado on the off season offers a quiet outdoor experience for families. After a terrible start to our vacation, things got a lot better fast. No publisher heidia 2008-12-31T21:25:38Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/designated-hybrid-parking At my local gym there are parking spots reserved for hybrid cars. Read on to learn why I think this is not the best idea. No publisher heidia 2008-12-24T22:24:20Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/virginia-trip For Thanksgiving we went to visit my father and his young family in Richmond Virginia. Here I write, with and without recommendations, about my travel experience. I include some tips on travel and a short hike in the area. No publisher heidia 2008-12-17T17:25:35Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/multi-use-scenic-path This is short entry on the bike trail that connects Hanging Lake to Aspen. This trail is a multi-purpose trail. It is ideal for biking, long or short distance running, and cross country/snowshoeing in winter. No publisher heidia 2008-12-11T04:00:54Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/christmas-shopping-list-for-the-outdoor-enthusiast Yes, it is that time of year again. We will be stretching our wallets to purchase a gazillion things that are supposedly indispensable. I always like to purchase items that someone needs, wants, and will use again and again. Here is a list of suggestions that may help you find the perfect gift for that outdoor enthusiastic mom, dad or child on your list. No publisher heidia 2008-12-04T01:54:52Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/book-review-part-2 “Ruth Hanna McCormick noisily donated one of her “purebred” cattle to the Chicago Zoo, Saying, “It’s for the kids who have never seen one. Thousands…have seen a rhinoceros, and a giraffe, but have never seen a cow.””- J.B Mackinnon, Plenty. In part one I reviewed The Last Child in the Woods in Part 2 I talk about Plenty by Smith and Mackinnon. No publisher heidia 2008-11-20T04:32:44Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/spirit-of-thanks Help support a great organization and this website... “The sky is falling, the sky is falling” said Chicken Little which, if you turn on the radio, watch the TV or read the paper feels fairly accurate. Everywhere we turn the word “crisis” is in the air – the financial crisis, the food crisis, the global warming crisis, the terrorist crisis. One would think that nothing good is happening in the world, which is far from the truth! No publisher heidia 2008-11-18T04:19:30Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/good-read Book Review Part 1: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Stay tuned for Part 2: Plenty by Smith and Mackinnon, next week. No publisher heidia 2008-11-12T23:46:21Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/basalt-marble-redstone-and-perham-creek Four outdoor destinations. No publisher heidia 2008-11-06T04:27:03Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/outdoor-activity-without-children It seems silly to write this entry for this website. After all, this site is dedicated to promoting the joys of outdoor exploration for children and to supporting families in these endeavors. However, I also believe that it is important to take the time to enjoy the things that you loved to do when you were a couple without children or a person without child. No publisher heidia 2008-10-29T20:14:39Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/before-the-snow-comes-hanging-lake-and-new-york-creek-trail Here I share with you two hikes that are sure to interest any aged child. No publisher heidia 2008-10-22T23:48:23Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/product-review-mountain-sprouts-and-mountain-khakis I stumbled upon the company Mountain Sprouts when I was living in Grand Junction, Colorado. Three years later, I am happy to share with you information about this regional company. No publisher heidia 2008-10-15T23:43:18Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/book-review-radical-simplicity Eco Brain is an on line publishing company that sells books that are shared electronically. Radical Simplicity: Small Footprints on a Finite Earth by Jim Merkel is an example of one of the books you can purchase through this website. It is a on-line book that is not printed on paper. No publisher heidia 2008-10-09T02:22:02Z News Item http://outdoorbaby.net/heidis-blog/thompson-creek-trail In support of all families who are trying to expose there children to the outdoors, I share this little gem of a trail with you. Your children should go on simple outdoor exploration to feel connected to the land. They don't need any fancy gear or complicated treks. No publisher heidia 2008-10-01T03:11:58Z News Item