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Open Air Life should be your first stop to any outdoor adventure. The main goal of this site is to bring the outdoor community together through forums, blogs, and much more. When planning an afternoon hike to an multi-day trip you will find the features here helpful in gathering all your information from a single source.

National Parks Offer Prime Viewing, Programs for Solar Eclipse

Thursday, 17 May 2012 18:32 administrator

National parks from California to New Mexico will offer some of the best eclipse-viewing opportunities on May 20 when the first solar eclipse viewable in the U.S. in the last 18 years darkens the sky before sunset.

“This will be spectacular,” said National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. “There are 33 national parks positioned for a great view of the eclipse and six parks - Redwoods National Park and Lassen Volcanic National Park, both in California; Zion National Park in Utah, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona and Chaco Culture National Historical Park and Petroglyph National Monument, both in New Mexico – are at the center of the eclipse path.

Gear Review: Snug Science Snug² - Expedition Orange

Monday, 07 May 2012 21:16 Chrissy Breeze

As a mother, and a runner, I have come across a few snags in the road when it comes to winter training. Not only is it icy, but I can’t go out with my children because it’s too cold! With the new Snug² there are no more excuses. If you have a great running stroller, now you have something that keeps your little ones warmer than ever!

2012 Mother's Day Gift Guide: Under $25

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 13:04 Jeremiah Breeze

This guide is full of great gear that anyone can afford for their adventurous mom. Our moms and all the other women in our lives do so much for us and they deserve to be treated. That said, the best part of this guide is that two companies have offered to give some products away to you our readers. First CLIF Bar is giving away a box of chocolaty goodness and second, EK Ekcessories is going to give away two iCat Reel iT for mom’s iPhone. And all you have to do is leave a comment as to why your mom should win one of these great prizes or why she is the best. See full giveaway rules at the end of the article.

2012 Mother's Day Gift Guide: Over $100

Monday, 07 May 2012 08:11 Jeremiah Breeze

Here is a guide for those moms who really LOVE to get out there and get dirty! But of course, they will be doing it in great style using the best gear! If your mom loves packs, tents, sunglasses, and great performance clothing, this is the guide for you. Not only are there things for mom, but even a few things to help mom keep the kids happy. Check out this guide of over gear $100. Keep watching for more guides for a little less dough (under $50 and under $25). Let us know what you think!