The Outdoor Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
Debbie Loughren
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 Sarah share their successes, failures and ideas as families who spend time in the great outdoors. Join us every other week as we share our experiences and interview experts. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support
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
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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
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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
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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
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The Outdoor Family Podcast: Episode 8 Show Notes
Music by: Ryan Loughren
Logo by: Debbie Loughren
Edited by: Sarah Knoell & Debbie Loughren
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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
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Is That Really Camping?
Music by: Ryan Loughren
Logo by: Debbie Loughren
Edited by: Debbie Loughren
Show Notes
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The Outdoor Family Podcast: Episode 5 Shownotes
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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
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support
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
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support
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
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support
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.
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theoutdoorfamilypodcast/support