My husband’s death, along with living and raising our sons without him is the single most agonizing experience I’ve had on this planet. When I say I’m grateful for this experience, it can seem off-putting, callousContinue reading
Category: Family Life
3 Things: Simple Activities to do while Hiking with Kids #1
3 Things is a simple series on Happy Trails Wild Tales to inspire and motivate outdoor play for all ages. Stay tuned every week as we explore 3 more things. My oldest son at 13 years old,Continue reading
When one mile turns into two.. two into four
It was a hot and sweaty day for a hike at Piedmont NWR. We were able to track a deer and spotted two of them, in addition to a myriad of lizards and birds. IContinue reading
Let me tell you about the best gifts ever.. it’s not what you think.
See my awesome Stanley vacuum bottle & that mug? Grab a cup of coffee, and listen carefully about the best gifts ever. My dad. What can I say? He exemplifies many of the things I appreciateContinue reading
Annual Great Georgia Fathers Day Giveaway
I’ve learned a lot about fatherhood in the years since my husband passed away. It’s been the biggest challenge of my life to raise his sons without him. In honor of their father, and in recognitionContinue reading
Great Outdoors Month – Be a Junior Ranger in Georgia
Junior Ranger programs are an awesome way to learn more about the environment, our parks, and history. The National Parks Junior Ranger motto sums it up perfectly, “Explore! Learn! Protect!” Junior Rangers earn badges byContinue reading
Go Fish Georgia in June – Fun Kids Fishing Events 2015
During the month of June, Georgia celebrates anglers & fishing with Free Fishing Days and lots of fun Kids Fishing Events. You don’t need a fishing license to have a ‘reel’ good time, in GeorgiaContinue reading
Kids ‘My First Fish’ Award Coloring Printable
Planning a fishing trip with the kids? Print out this simple award certificate celebrating their first catch. The printable “My First Fish” award doubles as a coloring page. Entertain the kids for a minute, hangContinue reading
10 Ways To Bridge The Gap Between Tech and Nature
Trying to eliminate screen time for a screen-free week seems terribly unrealistic, to me. As the mom of two techie boys, I have doubts about how taking away screens benefits children’s high-tech lives. There was aContinue reading