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.
BEST WIDE TOE BOX SHOES FOR HIKING (Updated 2019)
Looking for the best boots with a wide toe box? Want the best wide toe box trail shoe on the market? Having the best hiking boots for wide feet is crucial to ensuring you don’t have discomfort on the trail. In this buying guide, we will compare the best hiking boots and shoes out there. Take a look at the reviews for Salomon hiking shoes, Merrell hiking boots, minimalist hiking shoes and the best men’s hiking boots and women’s hiking boots for wide feet.
4 Mind Blowing Arizona National Monuments You’ve Probably Never Heard About, But Should Definitely See!
Arizona has some of America’s most interesting natural and historical treasures. These 4 Arizona National Monuments may not be as well known as the Grand Canyon, but they are every bit as fascinating. Don’t miss taking the family to see these monumental treasures in Arizona.
11 Epic US National Parks You Must Visit Before The Kids Grow Up!
It’s no secret we love national parks and it is our aim to visit as many of them as possible while our kids are still at home. However, if you have to choose only a few, these 10 epic National Parks in the US are a must do for every family before the kids move out!
BEST KIDS HYDRATION PACK
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.
Outdoor Toys For Kids Guaranteed To Get Them Off The Screens And Outside This Year (and the grown ups too!)
“I’m bored!” Are you ready to hear that all summer, mom? As a homeschooling mom, my favorite outdoor toys for kids are those that incorporate learning and adventure. Here are a few outdoor games, toys, and activities to help you get those kids off the screens and outside to play this summer.
Hatfield-McCoy Trails: The Only Feud Still Raging Is Which ATV Trail In West Virginia To Ride First
If you are a fan of off-roading, you have no doubt heard about the legendary Hatfield-McCoy trails in West Virginia. The Hatfield-McCoy trails are so popular in West Virginia and around the world that they have been collectively nicknamed Trails Heaven. We couldn’t agree more!