Outdoor Living
Welcome to our Outdoor Living page where we believe life was meant to be lived outdoors at home and on the road! When we are home, we love to get out and enjoy the beauty of our surrounding Appalachian and Smoky Mountain region including Northeast Tennessee, SW Virginia, and North Carolina. We get outdoors at home by hiking and riding ATV’s. When we hit the road, we enjoy hiking in the National Parks and exploring beaches and cities around the country.
What can you do to get out at home? Have you discovered all the great outdoor spaces in your town and community? Have you taken the kids to explore the local and state parks in your region? We want to inspire you to do just that! Get outdoors in your town and explore the wonders all around you. Go camping or hiking. Rent a boat and enjoy a local lake. There are always great adventures to be found in any town or community in the great outdoors.
The fun doesn’t stop at home. We believe vacations should be adventurous as well as relaxing. Planning road trips around national parks and wonders of the world is our favorite way to travel.
Find inspiration and ideas to help you live outdoors both at home and on the road here at VeraVise Outdoor Living.
Follow even more adventures on our Facebook Page: Outdoor Family Travel
You can also find us in our Smoky Mountains group, Hiking and Outdoor family group, our ATV Facebook Page, and on Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
How Do You Winterize A Travel Trailer?
It is important to winterize your RV travel trailer to withstand winter temperatures if you store your RV travel trailer in most of the US
Best ATV Helmet For Your Next Off Road Adventure
Are you as confused about which helmet to buy for an ATV as I was when I set out to answer the question, “What is the BEST ATV helmet?” Seriously, exactly how many terms are there to describe a helmet anyway?
7 Handmade “In America” RV Camping Signs: You’ll Be the Envy of the Campground
If you are like me and have RV camper decor envy every season when you see all your camping neighbors with their adorable welcome signs
Best Kids Hydration Packs On The Market
One key lesson we learned right away is that anything that makes hiking easier for us and more exciting for the kids is worth investing in! After purchasing hydration packs for our kids, we saw a huge improvement in their stamina and overall attitude while on the trail.
18 Christmas Nature Craft Ideas With Kids
Set the kids on a hunt for supplies for these nature craft ideas and they will jump at the chance to get outside more and enjoy crafts this holiday season.
Wide Toe Box Shoes For Every Occasion
If you suffer from bunions or other issues with your feet that cause them to be wide in the toe box, but narrow everywhere else, you need wide toe box shoes.
Best Sandals For Bunions: Why You Need A Wide Toe Box Sandal
Suffering from bunions certainly makes finding a comfortable and attractive sandal a difficult task. Laying aside the vanity, comfortable sandals for bunions is really the most important factor in finding a good sandal with a wide toe box.
Brimstone Recreation ATV Trails Guide
Complete guide to Brimstone Recreation ATV Trails in Tennessee. Over 19,000 acres of wilderness and 300 miles of ATV/OHV trails in Huntsville, TN. Ride your ATV from the time you get there til the time you leave. The perfect ATV outdoor vacation.
Five Smoky Mountains Outdoor Adventures That Should Definitely Be On Your Bucket List
These Smoky Mountain adventures should definitely be on your bucket list!! If outdoor family vacations and adventure are your go to favorite vacation, then the Smokies has everything you need.
Best Rotomolded Coolers on the Market [2019 Update]
Rotomolded coolers are the best coolers on the market so we decided to look into the different rotomolded coolers and evaluate which one would meet our needs. In this buyers guide for rotomolded coolers, we take a look at six of the top rotomolded cooler brands on the market to find the best rotomolded coolers in several different categories.
Sequoia National Park With Kids: 2 Day Itinerary and Tips To Prepare The Kids To Visit
There is no question, visiting Sequoia National Park With Kids, should be at the very top over every parent’s US National Parks with Kids bucket list!
Learn how to plan the perfect 2 day itinerary for Sequoia National Park with your kids and get some tips for preparing the kids to visit Sequoia National Park.
Best Smoky Mountains Hikes For Kids
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is absolutely FREE to enter making it one of the best US National Parks for a family vacation. The
Why Teton Village Should Be Your Base Camp For Jackson Hole, WY and the Tetons
Luxurious accommodations at Hotel Terra located inside Teton Village
Fantastic food at the Spur Restaurant and Bar in Teton Village
Day trip to visit the quintessential Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Ride on a covered wagon at the Bar T 5 Chuckwagon cookout
Take in the grandeur of Jenny Lake and the nearby Grand Teton Mountain ranges
How Do You Hike With Kids?
Does hiking with kids seem impossible to you? A family hike doesn’t have to be impossible. In fact, we believe getting kids to hike is a worthwhile endeavor. However, like anything with kids, it takes a bit of creative planning and flexibility.