Here are some fun family fall activities to try before winter sets in. These are some fun ideas to help your family enjoy the nature during the autumn. Continue reading
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Be Safe When Hiking, Especially With Kids Or Babies
Cirque of towers in Wyoming. Are you comfortable making the long overnight hike here?
Whenever you are hiking in the Rocky Mountains you always need to be safe and error on the side of caution. Pushing yourself too far or doing something unwise may lead to serious problems for you or your family. Continue reading
Why I Go Hiking With My Kids – Just Because It’s Fun
Here we are on the Routeburn Track in New Zealand.
I love to go hiking with my kids. A couple of days ago was earth day and that got me thinking about why I go hiking with my kids. There are lots of reasons that I can come up with to justify it, but ultimately it is just because it is fun. Continue reading
3 Tips To Help Identify Animal Scat
I wonder what animal this came from? Photo via Flickr.
Do you know how to identify animal scat? Here are 3 tips to help you figure out what kind of animal that scat you found while hiking may have come from. Continue reading
3 Plants To Avoid When Hiking In The Rocky Mountains
Watch out for this Stinging Nettle!
Unfortunately, there are a lot of plants to avoid when you go hiking. Here are three that you need to keep an eye out for when you are out exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading
The 3 Best Rocky Mountain National Monuments You Can’t Miss
Have you been here before? Cedar Breaks NM. Photo via Flickr.
Here are the 3 best Rocky Mountain National Monuments that you should definitely visit this summer. The good days of spring and summer are coming, make sure you get outside to enjoy the Rockies. Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide To Hiking In The Rain
Try not to get too wet! Photo via Flickr.
Hiking in the rain can be a memorable and fun experience if done right. These tips will help make sure you get the most out of your hike in the rain. Continue reading
The 8 Best Utah Family Hikes – How Many Have You Done?
Delicate Arch is iconic and one of the best hikes for families.
The 8 best Utah family hikes have everything you could ask for. There are mountains, rivers, lakes, and of course the red rocks of Southern Utah. Continue reading
The Top 3 Reasons I Love Daylight Savings Time!
Almost time to spring forward and change your clocks!
I love daylight savings time, which is about to happen. That is good news for outdoors lovers because it means that my family and yours will have more daylight hours to explore. Continue reading
Fun Kid Activities In Rivers And Streams
You can find some cool stuff exploring creeks.
Here are some great, simple, fun kid activities that you can do with your family the next time you are near a river, stream or creek. These free activities just require that you be willing to get your feet wet and have a sense of curiosity to explore and discover. Continue reading