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Trekking Nepal’s Khopra Ridge With Kids – 8 Days

September 24, 2018September 20, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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The view from Khopra Ridge was amazing.

Trekking Nepal’s Khopra Ridge with kids was an amazing adventure for our family.  We combined combined Poon Hill with Khopra Ridge for an 8 day trip. Continue reading →

Happy 9th Birthday To My Son!

August 23, 2018August 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Here he is doing some fishing in a beautiful spot in Alaska.

Happy 9th birthday to my son, Bodhi today!  It has been so much fun hiking, camping, fishing, and exploring nature together over the past 8 years. Continue reading →

Happy Birthday To My Daughter Today!

August 5, 2018August 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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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 →

Hiking New Zealand’s Routeburn Track With Kids – Alpine Bliss!

June 16, 2018February 4, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Hiking the Routeburn track with kids was an awesome alpine adventure!

Hiking New Zealand’s Routeburn Track with kids was a truly amazing experience.   Our family spent a wonderful four days/three nights walking the Routeburn Track in late March of 2018. Continue reading →

Why I Go Hiking With My Kids – Just Because It’s Fun

April 23, 2018April 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

The 8 Best Utah Family Hikes – How Many Have You Done?

March 26, 2018March 30, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 6 Rocky Mountain National Parks You Need To Visit

March 24, 2018March 30, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

5 Reasons To Go Hiking With Your Kids

March 18, 2018February 28, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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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 →

Fun, Free Family Activity – Great American Backyard Bird Count 2018

February 12, 2018February 4, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Are you ready to observe birds and help scientists?

The Great American Backyard Bird Count 2018 is happening very soon!  This is your chance to participate in an important effort, have fun, and learn about birds. Continue reading →

How to Make Family Hiking Trips Fun

September 16, 2016September 27, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

family hiking, hike, hikingI love to take a family hiking trip to the Rocky Mountains.  Like everything you do with your family, they can be either fun or frustrating.  Here are some tips to make sure that your next family hiking trip is a fun one. Continue reading →

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