As the parent of four children, I witness an improvement in family dynamics whenever we are able to spend time outside together as a family. Whether it’s just playing games or better still going on a family hike or bike ride, we just seem to get along better outside. Conversations come more easily, and we […]
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There are many different ways to break down recreational activities, but the following list is a good start. They are listed in no particular order, and the list is not meant to be ranked. The categories listed below cover activities for people of all ages as well as people in special populations. Most of us […]
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By John R. Dockendorf I never thought I’d be a soccer dad. I always envisioned that weekends with my four kids would be spent hiking in the woods, skiing, or mountain biking. Instead, Jane and I spent many years; and dozens of spring, fall, and even winter weekends dividing and conquering as we figured out […]
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by John R Dockendorf I was skiing with my good friend Dan Driscoll at Sugarbush in 1981. We were seniors in college, and like most University of Vermont kids, we spent almost all the time we weren’t studying (or drinking) at the slopes with dozens of our college friends. College life sure was good. I […]
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