Open-water safety
According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury death, behind motor vehicle...
Planning a family hike
Hiking is perhaps one of the healthiest, least expensive and most accessible forms of outdoor activity that exists. It’s also a great way for the whole family to spend time...
13 National Parks to add to your bucket list
Photographer Andy Crawford travels roughly six months out of every year, and he never misses a chance to add another national park to the list of those he’s photographed. His...
Some foods your dog shouldn’t eat
Outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and trail running with dogs are fun. But it’s important to keep a watchful eye on what your dog might lick, eat, drink, or roll in....
How to use clicker training to teach your puppy new skills
To become successful adventure companions, puppies have a lot of skills to master. Clicker training is a great method for helping puppies learn. The method marks and rewards good behavior....
How to fuel your active dog for everyday adventures
Active dogs need a diet with the right kind of energy to fuel their activities. Dogs who accompany their owners on long trail runs or bike rides need a different...
How to train your puppy
“Happiness is a warm puppy,” said Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip. That’s because puppies hit a soft spot in our heart. But that puppy phase goes...
Positive training tips for puppies
Dogs destined for a life of outdoor adventures with their owners need to be bold and confident. One way to develop extraordinary adventure companions is by using positive training methods...
Taking Outdoor Family Photos
Taking Outdoor Family Photos Scrolling through social media can be a daunting task for an amateur photographer. You see picture after picture of happy families in a beautiful setting and...
How to help your dog learn
Research suggests that dogs learn best in short, focused training sessions spread out over time. Whether you’re looking to teach your dog how to canicross, run an agility course or how to fetch, here...
