It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in seasons, the need for coats, hats, and ...

The next time the weather looks inviting, try these creative ways to play outside as a family. But it can be hard to think of fun activities to do—and wrangling kids of varying ages to participate in ...

When’s the last time you heard someone say, "Go outside and play"? Source: Senjuti Kundu / Unsplash For many of us raised in the 20th century, this simple phrase was an open invitation to explore ...

My husband and I grew up playing outdoors unsupervised and wanted the same for our kids. We've worked with other parents in our neighborhood to create the same environment where we live. It's taken ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

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Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Safe outdoor spaces for children to play, such as public parks and playgrounds, provide the opportunity for ...

When I think back about my childhood, I often remember the time that I spent outside. Although my indoor options were not as numerous as today’s indoor options, I do have vivid memories of my time ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — National Play Outside Day is a monthly event celebrated on the first Saturday of every month. For July, it will be Saturday, July 6. It’s a day that encourages people of all ages to ...

Playgrounds have become the new ghost towns. Throughout the country, most states plus the District of Columbia have issued “stay-at-home” orders for their residents, meaning that people should stay in ...