"Sharing the stoke" is a phrase I heard my husband use. I had never heard it before. I thought it was such succinct way to communicate a goal many of us have for our kids, and it directly relates to a question I get pretty often: How do you get your kiddo to WANT to be outside. There are definitely days when I laugh in reply... because we've just had a total meltdown in the middle of nowhere. It's a work in progress. But for every day like that, I think there are 10 when

Anybody else experiencing a crazy, wonderful Indian summer?! This is one of my favorite things about living in the south. Growing up in Michigan, all Halloween costumes involved a snowsuit back up plan. Have you ever tried dressing up like a hippy while wearing snow pants? It's not super convincing. The result is like a tripped out Michelin man. Not what I was going for. And here we are.... well into November.... fishing in Chacos. Kids playing in the sand in shorts while

Welcome to the SVFF blog. This blog is a collective effort. I am Galen, owner and operator of Shenandoah Valley Fly Fishing. My wife, Jessie, also pops in on the blog. This blog extends beyond fishing to family life outdoors. We love to hike, fish, climb, camp.... and just be outdoors together. Thanks for following our journey.