The new Fall Family Fun instagram scavenger hunt will challenge you to discover a wide array of fall family fun, notice the seasonal changes in nature and share your photos of beautiful change! Hosted by @365AtlantaFamilyContinue reading
Author: Candy Cook
I'm a homeschooling mom of two boys, blogging family travel & adventure, homeschooling, exploring nature and getting dirty in the great outdoors.
Happy Trails, Wild Tales
I’m excited to announce that Long Live Learning is growing, expanding and changing direction. Along with this comes a name change. The site will now be titled, “Happy Trails, Wild Tales,” and is now accessibleContinue reading
Five Tips for Hiking with Preschoolers
I had the pleasure, this past weekend, of taking my grandson on his first hike. By pleasure, I mean practice in patience. He’s a boisterous 5-year-old who hasn’t had much experience communing with nature. So,Continue reading
Seasonal Learning: 20 Things to Learn This Fall
There are some things that are better taught during certain seasons. Here are some seasonal learning prompts, for fall / autumn. Visit my Seasonal Fall Learning and Fun Pinterest Board for more information on theseContinue reading
Ahead of the Storm or How To Be On Time
We’ve made a habit of hiking every Wednesday. We’ve gotten so good at it that I even coined a hashtag to connect our #HikeOnHumpDay with social circles and other outdoor families. Wouldn’t you know thatContinue reading
4 Benefits of Traveling & Bunking with Other Families
Camp Cook Chronicles – Traveling & Bunking with other Families We’re crazy lucky to be friends with some amazing families who enjoy traveling & outdoor adventures as much as we do. In fact, as I’mContinue reading
My life like the river
Life on planet earth is like a river flowing free. We carry on sometimes as a trickle, sometimes as Rapids… often gentle movement & other times, raging floodwaters. We can be crystal clear like theContinue reading
Bringing your child out of his comfort zone
My Crazy Horse is a nature boy. Put him in the forest, or barefoot on the banks of a creek, and he’s at ease. He’s at home exploring the minute details of the environment. He’llContinue reading
Explore Georgia’s State Parks and Zoo Atlanta for FREE!
Summer travel is winding down and the locals are back in town. School is back in session keeping many of our Georgia families close to home for the duration of fall & winter. It’s time toContinue reading