4 Tips for Getting Outside this Winter
Prioritizing outdoor time during the winter months can be a challenge. With colder temperatures and limited light hours, it‘s tempting to...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jul 192 min read
Engelberg AA Gorge Trail
The AA Gorge Trail is Engelberg is a hidden gem nestled in the trees and near a running stream away from the crowds.
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 44 min read
Thru Hike - Via Surprise - Route 32
Ever wanted to give a thru hike a go, but feeling intimated by the duration and time required to do so? The Via Surprise (Route 32),...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Apr 214 min read
6 Things You May Not Know About Fresh Air Kids
Our first book was published in 2019 and since that time, we have released three additional books. While our books have been in...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Dec 1, 20232 min read
How to Read Winter Trail Markers
Winter is a glorious time of year! To make the most of those few fleeting months, knowing how to read trail markers will not only keep...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - White-Blue-White Trail Markers
Of all the trails in Switzerland, the white-blue-white trails pose the greatest risk! These trails are known as Alpine trails and for...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20224 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - White-Red-White Trail Markers
To continue with our theme of how to read a Swiss Trail Marker, today we will explore the white-red-white trails, which are also known as...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - Yellow Trail Markers
Hiking in Switzerland is an absolute dream. With 65,000 km of well maintained and marked trails, hiking is one of the favorite past times...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Pratteln to Muttenz - Rebenweg
There is something absolutely magical about the autumn. Wearing sweaters, indulging in the cooler temperatures and experiencing the...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Schloss Wildenstein - Switzerland
If you are looking for a pleasant stroll on a weekend, consider the lovely route from Lampenberg to Wildenstein and back to Lampenberg....
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 26, 20214 min read
Life Lessons - Breaking the Rules
I hadn’t really thought much about it until I read an article years ago from Outside Magazine entitled, “Doing Right Means Sometimes...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Globi Theme Trails - Engstligenalp, Switzerland
If your child is a fan of Globi, the famous Swiss cartoon that resembles a blue parrot, then look no further than Engstligenalp. This...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Buurelandweg - Theme Trail in Aargau
Get ready for a scenic adventure on the Buurelandweg Aargau theme trail. From the moment you arrive at Schloss Kasteln, this hike is...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Teufelskeller Nature Reserve - Baden
"Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Augusta Raurica - Step Back in Time
Are you familiar with Augusta Raurica? Have you ever visited this ancient wonder? Augusta Raurica is home to gorgeously preserved Roman...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Can Children Really Hike to Huts?
The very short answer to the question, "Can children really hike to huts," is YES! Of course they can, but that it not to say that as...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Rünenberg, Switzerland - Honigweg
This easy and educational trail is the ideal hike for a slow Sunday. If you reside near Basel, the drive is only 20 minutes away. With...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
The Comic Trail in Uetliberg, Switzerland
The Comic Trail Uetliberg with Ueli and Uta The new and exciting Comic Trail is now open in Uetliberg. Uetliberg is the urban escape...
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