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My specialty is enjoying the outdoors with children. I can answer your questions about camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities with kids. I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 8, who have been enjoying the outdoors with us since they were infants. My website (www.outdoorfamily.net) provides a variety of articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.
Experience in the area
I have been camping and hiking since my own childhood. My husband and I have included our sons in our outdoor activities - including camping, hiking, backpacking, and canoeing - since they were infants. See my website (www.outdoorfamily.net) for articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.
Organizations
Sierra Club
Publications
See website: www.outdoorfamily.net
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine | 10/14/08 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| shah | 08/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great advise! |
| Kelly | 07/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the input. I'm off ..... |
| Tiffani | 05/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tiffani | 05/13/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! Those are some great ideas ..... |
Recent Answers from Suzan Jackson
2011-03-15 duffle/back pack wheeled soft sided:
Dear Mary Ann - LL Bean has some great duffle bags, in all sizes. The larger ones have wheels. We've had a couple of these (without wheels) for 10 years, and they are still in perfect shape, very
2010-10-14 backpack hiking/camping:
Dear Colin - How wonderful that you want to take your son backpacking! If this is his first time, you may want to consider a short trip - those long days carrying a pack can be tough for newcomers
2010-02-22 Car Camping with 2 children and 4 adults:
Dear Emily - I've never been to the John Muir Wilderness area, so I can't offer any advice from my own experience, but I can point you to several websites that can help... Here's the National Forest
2009-07-08 Hiking with a 4 year old and 8 month old:
Dear Michelle - We had a wonderful trip to the Smokies two years ago! It's a great park - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The last time we had been there, our boys were about your daughters' ages (they're
2009-05-05 day hike with 4 kids in southern New England:
Dear Kristi - What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day, with a hike with your kids! Sounds perfect to me. I'm not familiar with the hiking options in your area, so I can't comment on any
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