Free Range Life

San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences, Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park

By Rachel Puryear Want to check out a Planetarium with realistic virtual space travel, a giant rainforest dome, an aquarium, gorgeous gems from the Earth, a living roof, and tons of wildlife exhibits (many of which feature live animals and plant life)? The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park has all…

Sex While Camping – Keeping it Safe, Private, and Hot

By Rachel Puryear We’re all adults here. So, let’s have an open conversation about intimacy while camping – including staying comfortable, and maintaining your privacy while you’re getting it on it the great outdoors. Many of us who camp do so with our significant others. Getting away is a great time for intimacy together. Couples…

Some Resources on Camping for Persons With Disabilities

By Rachel Puryear Media images of people camping and traveling typically feature people who look young and athletic – and rarely portray people with disabilities participating in the fun. However, people who enjoy outdoor activities and adventures represent the full range of human diversity. We come in all ages, body sizes, walks of life, and…

Talking to Young People In Your Life About Finances

By Rachel Puryear Recently, we celebrated the eighteenth birthday of someone very dear to us. In honor of such, I’m going to share tips for talking to a teen or young adult in your life about managing their finances. Let’s face it – we all want to help younger generations avoid the mistakes we ourselves…

Places to Visit With Awesome January Weather

By Rachel Puryear Happy new year, Free Range readers! Wishing you prosperity, freedom, and time with loved ones for 2022. Winter blues getting you down? If you’re dreaming of warmer climates and sunnier skies, check out this list of places with just the right amount of heat and sunshine in January and February! Plenty of…

Ways to Stay Somewhere Cheap or Free While Traveling

By Rachel Puryear As anyone who loves to travel knows, it unfortunately isn’t cheap to do so. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t travel more than you think without necessarily breaking the bank. Here are several ways to save a lot of money while traveling – by staying in decent places for cheap, or even…

Which Investment Generates Higher Returns – Real Estate, or the Stock Market?

By Rachel Puryear People work hard for their money, and want to see the fruits of their labor work hard for them, too. Realistically speaking, people are unlikely to earn their way to financial independence – unless one is a very high earner, is always extremely frugal, and wants to work quite late into life.…

Campbell Park in Silicon Valley

By Rachel Puryear If you are looking for an easy, mostly flat, paved hiking trail that’s open late and is dog-friendly, and you don’t mind a rather busy place; then check out Campbell Park next time you’re in Campbell, CA (South Bay Area, aka the Silicon Valley). This park has a paved trail that overlooks…

Student Loan Borrowers Just Got a Very Welcome Christmas Present

By Rachel Puryear Hello, here’s some excellent news just in time for the holidays! Well, Sallie Mae may not have lost anyone’s accounts yet, but the Biden-Harris Administration will keep the dreaded student loan overlord away for a few more months. After previously extending the pause on repayments, collection, and accrual of interest until February…

Camping in Mild Winter Weather? Stay Warm and Comfortable With These Tips

By Rachel Puryear Most people think of camping as a Summer activity – but maybe you’re craving an outdoor adventure, even though Winter has barely begun. You can absolutely enjoy camping and RV’ing in the Winter. This can be a great way to enjoy natural outdoor beauty without big crowds, and enjoy the gorgeous night…