The Outdoor Family Podcast

How can you get your whole family outside in the snow? Try snowshoeing!  We’ll discuss the gear you need, how to get started, and how to stay warm while snowshoeing with the whole family! Facebook Groups: Backpacking with Babies and Kids Snowsports with Babies and Kids Information: REI’s Best Snowshoes of 2021: Staff Picks Best Snowshoes of 2021: Outdoor Gear Lab How to Snowshoe with Kids Snowshoeing for Beginners: The First Timers Guide Beginners Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids - Run Wild my Child Snowshoeing 101 for the Entire Family Definitive Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Snowshoes for your Needs 10 Best Places to Snowshoe in North America VIsiting Bryce Canyon in the Winter Good Snowshoe Brands: MSR Tubbs Atlas Gear Mentioned: Debbie’s Snowshoes - Tubbs Flex ALP Women’s Snowshoe Little Kids wool socks - 6 pair for $16, cute designs Ella’s Wool Disposable Hand/Foot Warmers Reusable Hand/Foot Warmers - Zippo Craft Core Merino Wool Kids Base Layer Set - Outnorth Tubbs Snowflake Kids Snowshoes Sugar Snow by Laura Ingalls Wilder Owl Moon by Jane Yolen Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner Molly of Denali on PBS Kids Hot Chocolate Bomb Recipe Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren

This week, in Part 2 of The Outdoor Family Podcast Gift Guide 2021, we discuss ideas for the kids, any outdoor enthusiasts, and our furry friends. Everything we talk about is linked below. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, feel free to listen out of order, but don't miss our other picks!  Also, please excuse our audio this week; we've been having some technical difficulties. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy; Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review if you like what you hear! Just for Kids: HugglePod (Hearthsong) Jan & Jul Insulated Rain Pants VivoJr Activity Tracker Infant Sleeping Pod Babiators Sunglasses Thermos Funtainer For Anyone: National parks passport book Pocket Naturalist Guides New York New Jersey Trail Conference Maps National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps Aero Press Zak Insulated Mug Pets: Wilder Dog The Sippy Pup Also mentioned: Oakiwear Didriksons Kids Outnorth Lonely Planet Travel guides Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren

In Part 1 of our 2021 Gift Guide, we will discuss gift ideas for biking, camping, apparel for the family and kids books. These are all products we have used and loved, or that we have seen recommended over and over again and we would like to have! Apparel: Bogs Boots Sunday Afternoon Kids hats Fjallraven Kanken Backpack Darn Tough Socks Classic Chaco Z Sandal Biking: Nutcase - helmet Bern - helmet Mac Ride Child Bike Seat Strider - balance bike Commencal - kids bike Specialized - kids bike Burley Bike Trailer Camping: Coleman Classics Propane Camping Stove Solo Stove Fire Pit Rumpl Blanket NEMO Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair Yoto Player - Kid’s Pick for Camping Books: The Gumboot Kids Series Backpack Explorer Series Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren

How do you enjoy the great outdoors in the most populated city in the US? This is the first episode in our new “Off the Urban Rail onto a Green Trail” series, and this week we are talking New York City! Show Notes

The Outdoor Family Podcast: Episode 8 Show Notes Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren

Fishing with Kids: 7 Tips for Fishing with Kids Introducing Kids to Fishing The Top Mistakes When Taking Kids Fishing for the First Time Teaching Your Kids to Fish 13 Great Ideas for Fishing with Kids Fishing Resources: Trout Unlimited PA Fish & Boat Take Me Fishing - A place to begin, no matter where you live Special Thanks to Robert LaBar Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Debbie Loughren

Is That Really Camping? Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Debbie Loughren Show Notes

The Outdoor Family Podcast: Episode 5 Shownotes

This week Shannon and Debbie dive into tent camping where we discuss how to tent camp with multiple kids for multiple nights. We provide useful tips, how to figure out where to camp, what to bring, some gear, and how to make it all work! Show Notes: This weeks show notes can be found on Facebook, or please send an email to theoutdoorfamilypodcast@gmail.com for an emailed version. Follow us on Facebook, or send us an e-mail at TheOutdoorFamilyPodcast@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Shannon Wallace & Debbie Loughren

This is the second episode in a two part series on Hiking. We talk about what to bring on your hike, Debbie's favorite gear, and how to make it more fun for everyone. For more on Hiking visit our first episode in the series!  Show Notes: This weeks show notes can be found on Facebook, or please send an email to theoutdoorfamilypodcast@gmail.com for an emailed version.  Cohosts: Debbie Loughren and Shannon Wallace Music: Ryan Loughren Logo Design: Debbie Loughren Editor: Shannon Wallace

In this first of a two part series, we talk about the benefits of hiking with kids and how to pick a trail. SHOW NOTES Family Hiking Inspiration: Fight for Together: Our Family Hikes the Appalachian Trail Family of 9 on the Wonderland Trail Family of 6 Work Towards the Triple Crown of Hiking Benefits of Hiking: Benefits of Hiking Great Cardio Workout Health Benefits of Hiking How to Find a Trail: AllTrails Hike It Baby Recreation.gov National Park Service Bureau of Land Management US Forest Service US Parks - Find Your Park National Park Foundation Follow us on Facebook, or send us an e-mail at TheOutdoorFamilyPodcast@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Music by: Ryan Loughren Logo by: Debbie Loughren Edited by: Shannon Wallace

Are you looking for more adventure with your family, or maybe you’re already a tree hugger? Whether you’re looking for inspiration or practical advice, The Outdoor Family Podcast is your resource. Co-hosts Debbie and Shannon share their successes, failures and ideas as families who spend time in the great outdoors. Today, Lets get to know more about our hosts! Then, join us every other week as we share our experiences and interview experts on the topics you want to hear most.