The Katy Trail spans 237 miles east-west nearly the whole width of northern Missouri. It is America’s longest trail created from a former rail line by the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The eastern 165 miles of the Katy Trail follow the Missouri River and are an official portion of the Lewis and Clark … [Read more...] about Exploring Local Trails: Katy Trail, Missouri
Exploring Local Trails: Katy Trail, Missouri
Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites
Nothing can kill a good summer buzz like the buzz of mosquitoes. Nothing, that is, except the sight of a tick crawling up your leg. For some people, the fear of tick and mosquito borne diseases can put a serious damper on summer fun. But with some precautions, there’s no reason to slow down your … [Read more...] about Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites
The Best Tricks for Outdoor Family Sanity
Ah, sweet summertime. The freedom, the adventure, the laughter, the weather that allows us to get out without spending fifteen minutes per kid wrestling them into snow gear. There’s something so refreshing about quick and easy adventures. Except when they’re not. Instagram is full of idyllic … [Read more...] about The Best Tricks for Outdoor Family Sanity
The New Mom Uniform: Title Nine Skorts
As busy and active moms, we need gear that will make our lives easier... not just when we hike or run, but on the DAILY. Leggings may be the modern-day "mom uniform," but sometimes we want to look a bit more feminine or put-together. And sometimes, a skirt just looks more flattering on our … [Read more...] about The New Mom Uniform: Title Nine Skorts
Bouncing Back (to Adventure) after Baby
My husband was recently out and about and spotted another dad on a bike ride with his kids. This fellow had a tandem attachment to pull his kid’s bike behind him, and behind his kid’s bike he had ALSO hitched a trailer to pull wee sibling. Kudos to you, sir. **Note, this is not recommended by … [Read more...] about Bouncing Back (to Adventure) after Baby
Burley D’Lite 2019 Review
We reviewed the Burley D'Lite back in 2015, but some major updates have meant that a new review is due! I was thrilled to get my hands on one (thanks, Burley!) to share with you about what we love about this updated trailer. Find our other Burley reviews here (Encore, Bee, etc.) Quick … [Read more...] about Burley D’Lite 2019 Review