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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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shah | 08/26/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great advise! |
| Kelly | 07/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the input. I'm off ..... |
| Tiffani | 05/14/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Tiffani | 05/13/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! Those are some great ideas ..... |
| Dimitrz | 11/03/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Suzan |
Recent Answers from Suzan Jackson
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
2008-10-22 monthlies:
Dear Liz - My husband and I have heard this rumor also, back when we were backpacking in Yellowstone Park 15 years ago. I did a little checking, though, and the experts at both Yellowstone and at
2008-08-26 Re: Hike/backpacker info needed:
Here are a few places to try: http://hiking.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/philadelphia/ http://www.a1trails.com/hiking/hk_clat.html http://www.earth01.com/USHikingClubs.htm http://www.hikingandbackpacking
2008-08-24 Re: Hike/backpacker info needed:
Dear Shah - Congratulations on your first camping trip! I'm glad to hear you have discovered a love of the outdoors. My husband and I and our two sons also love the outdoors and frequently enjoy
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