By: Matt Baker, Chief Adventure Officer I have traveled the world — 29 countries and counting. Every new destination is an opportunity for a new outdoor excursion. I’ve gone mountain biking in Colorado, white water rafting in West Virginia, parachute… Read More
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Staycation Ideas: Having Fun Near Home This Summer
Put the “YAY” Back in STAYCATION! OK, so we may have added a “Y” in there, but the “HOW” is what you’re here for! In this era of cancelled trips and well-founded caution, there are still many options to have… Read More
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Activities at Home: Indoor Zip Line
When you can’t go outside for adventure, you can bring the fun inside! Learn how to create your very own Indoor Zip Line! This fantastic Activity at Home teaches ingenuity and offers lots of room for creativity. We can’t wait… Read More
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Activities at Home: How to Tie a Figure 8 Knot
Who says learning can’t be fun and practical at the same time? Our camp director teaches you how to tie a Figure 8 knot! Follow the leader to master this simple, yet very useful outdoor skill. Our Summer Camp Programs… Read More
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Activities At Home: Tie Dye
Just because we are stuck at home, doesn’t mean we can’t look great! Tie Dye with us to add some color to life and express yourself with your wardrobe! Every camper who attends one of our Summer Camp programs has… Read More
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Activities At Home: S’Mores-in-the-Oven
Update: We are still spending lots of time inside. Let’s use the power of imagination, a few simple ingredients, to turn every day into a camp-out! Many of the activities that we do during our Summer Camp programs are useful for any… Read More
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Navigating Mt. Katahdin on the Appalachian Trail
By Matt Baker, Chief Adventure Officer At Terrapin Adventures, we practice what we preach. We truly love spending time outdoors! During a time of social distancing, we wanted to share stories of adventure from our own lives. Enjoy! This is… Read More
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Activities At Home: Ice Cream-In-A-Bag
We are all spending A LOT more time indoors, these days. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun…scratch that…A LOT of fun! Many of the activities that we do during our Summer Camp programs are useful for any day… Read More
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Local Summer Day Trip Ideas for Families in Maryland
While parents would love to fill their child’s summer vacation with extravagant trips across the country – Disney World, Hollywood, the Grand Canyon, etc. – you don’t have enough vacation days and money to do everything. But it is still… Read More
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High Flying Fun in Your Backyard
The summer months are supposed to be a time to get outside and be adventurous, but sometimes life gets in the way. Between work, family, and finances, it can be hard to find the time and money to get away…. Read More