Best Campgrounds Near Salt Lake Tucked up against the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City has some of the easiest access to the outdoors of any large city. Within 20 minutes from the city, you can be in a secluded mountain campground. While it’s no secret that Utah is full of amazing campgrounds, but what most … Read more
Creative Camping S’mores No campfire food has the same nostalgia of a classic, sticky finger s’more. It’s requested by kids and adults alike every time we camp. The name itself explains why it’s hard to only eat one. While we love the classic version there are tons of fun variations on this favorite treat. If … Read more
Hiking with a Baby Having a new addition can be both incredibly joyful and intensely nerve-wracking, especially for first-time parents. You bask in every new sound they make or expression they have. You also worry about EVERY LITTLE THING. Are they growing enough? Are they crying too much? Are they breathing? It can be exhausting, … Read more
Lake George 12ster with Kids As a military family, we get the opportunity to explore some pretty incredible places across the United States. Possibly my favorite duty station so far has been Upstate New York near the Southern Adirondacks. We experienced so many incredible adventures in every season: Snowshoeing in the winter, tulip festivals in … Read more
Camping Cots for Kids: Disc-O-Bed Cots Review Disc-O-Bed cots are an easy camping cot set up for kids (or adults) that helps save space in the tent, trailer, or even at home! We have been using the Disc-O-Bed XL cots for about 3 years now…we got them right about the time we added a second … Read more
Beach Camping Essentials: Family Beach Camping Tips and Tricks Camping on the beach can be an absolutely magical or a downright tortuous affair (sometimes both!) On the one hand, you get sunsets and sunrises with unobstructed views, hours upon hours of sand play or splashing in the waves, evening walks to explore and find shells. … Read more