Every Kid In a Park Initiative – Broadening World Views

Ever heard of the “Every Kid In A Park” Initiative?   Neither had I until a few days ago.  A friend emailed me a flyer that came to her via email from her son’s school. For something Obama launched, it sure got little to no press.  And it’s actually something pretty cool.  Shocked that I … Read more

Stories of Crazy Mean Park Ranger in Tennessee

Camping.  It conjures up images of the outdoors and kids running and playing, tree climbing and fire building.  Sleeping in tents and hammocks under the stars, ghost stories, fort building and exploration.  Laughter and rosy cheeked kids.  Camping is freedom, it’s where kids can be kids without all the rules that follow them everywhere.  For … Read more