Amy Whitley
Amy Whitley

Amy Whitley is a travel writer, editor, and avid outdoorswoman living in Southern Oregon. Amy writes the NWKids column for OutdoorsNW Magazine, edits at Trekaroo.com, and founded the family travel site PitStopsForKids.com. She loves hiking, camping, and skiing with her three sons.

How to be a Great Team Parent
How to be a Great Team Parent

Any team parent knows that something as simple as method of communication can get messy and overwhel...

Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors
Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors

Getting outside for just 15 minutes a day can have a beneficial effect on your mood, making you feel...

How to Plan a College Visit
How to Plan a College Visit

Read our tips for planning visits to college and university campuses. Start planning early, and know...

Mountain Biking with Kids
Mountain Biking with Kids

Preparing your child to accompany you on the trail for the first time is all about instilling confid...

Prolong The Life of Your Camping Gear
Prolong The Life of Your Camping Gear

Camping gear can be a big investment, but with the right treatment it can last a lifetime. Learn how...

Flying With Kids
Flying With Kids

Read our tips for flying with small children, from booking, to seat selection, to calming your child...

Dealing With Camping Mishaps
Dealing With Camping Mishaps

Don't let minor camping mishaps ruin your trip! Read our tips for rainy days, keeping mosquitoes at ...

Protecting Your Pet From Ticks and Fleas
Protecting Your Pet From Ticks and Fleas

Ticks and fleas can turn summer into a bummer for your dog or cat, who don't have the same ability t...

Air Travel Tips
Air Travel Tips

Flying can be a minefield of potential missteps, from booking your ticket to boarding the plane. Rea...

Tips for Planning a Family Reunion of any Size
Tips for Planning a Family Reunion of any Size

Planning a family reunion can be similar in scope to planning a wedding. Use our tips as a guide for...

Air Travel Health Hacks
Air Travel Health Hacks

Sick of feeling out of sorts after spending the day flying? Read our tips for feeling great while fl...

Birding: Migrating to Birding Locations This Year
Birding: Migrating to Birding Locations This Year

Read our tips for picking out birding gear, as well as our birding location bucket list! Find out wh...