Packing the right stuff can make a day hike in the Rockies with kids super fun.
11 Essential Items To Bring On A Day Hike With Kids
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Identify and Treat Poison Oak
Poison oak. Photo via Flickr.
Hikers beware, poison oak is common in many areas of the Western US and should be avoided. Here are a few tips to help you identify this plant and some helpful advice on treating the rash if you get it. Continue reading
5 Tips On Rain Hiking Gear – Stay Dry And Warm!
Having good rain hiking gear is important for your enjoyment level. Here are some tips and thoughts about rain gear to keep you dry and warm. 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
Poison Ivy Treatment – What Should You Do?
Now that you have poison ivy, how do you treat it? Photo via Flickr.
Poison ivy treatment begins right after you think you may have rubbed up against the plant by washing off the area. Here are some other things you can try to help ease the pain and itching. 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
5 Reasons To Go Hiking With Your Kids
Here we are at the start of a 9 day trek in Nepal! It was pretty sweet!
I love hiking and here are the top 5 reasons to go hiking with kids. My personal reasons for taking my kids hiking range from seeking exercise and happiness, to looking for hiking partners. Continue reading
New Ebook Hiking With Kids!
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