Happy birthday to our daughter…one of my favorite hiking and camping partners.
Happy birthday to my daughter who turns 11 today. It has been so fun exploring the outdoors with her and as a family. Continue reading
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
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
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 middle of summer in Glacier National Park.
These 6 Rocky Mountain National Parks, in my opinion, are some of the most amazing national parks and wild places in all of the United States. You need to get out and visit them now for your chance to see wildlife, mountains, and beautiful landscapes. Continue reading
Hiking as a family can be an incredibly rewarding and bonding experience. However, that doesn’t mean that it is always easy. Similar to anything a family does together, there can be moments that are challenging. Luckily there are tricks that can help increase the fun times and limit the unpleasantness. In this Ebook I share the benefits and wisdom that I have learned from my years of hiking before kids and with kids. Continue reading
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
A western rattlesnake.
It is important that parents who spend time in the mountains with their children know what to do if an animal attacks. This knowledge, while hopefully never needed, may keep you and your children safe one day. Continue reading
As parents, we need to let our kids get dirty sometimes. Exploration and play are important for children and really all people. As kids are exploring they need to know that it is OK if they get dirty. In fact, kids should be encouraged by their parents to get dirty sometimes. Continue reading
It is the end of June, which means we are approaching the best time of year for wildflowers in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some fun wildflower activities for kids. Continue reading
