White Duck Canvas Tents

10' Regatta Bell White Duck Outdoors Tent

White Duck Canvas Tents: 10′ Regatta Bell Review Canvas tents for camping tend to get relegated to the world of backcountry hunting camps and the stuff fancy, boutique glamping dreams are made of. With White Duck Outdoors, canvas tents are now a practical, durable, portable and spacious option for families looking to go camping or … Read more

Wild Ice Play with Kids

Wild Ice Play with Kids Spending time on wild ice is always an activity that carries risk. There is no such thing as safe ice, and you should always be prepared with some safety essentials. But the times we spend out on the ice are always some of my favorite, and with some simple steps … Read more

Best Olympic National Park Hikes for Families

Bridge leading over river during autumn in Olympic National Park

Best Olympic National Park Hikes with Kids One of the best things about being a military family is getting the opportunity to explore so many different parts of the United States. When we first got orders to Washington State, Olympic National Park was on the top of our “must-see” bucket list. It quickly became my … Read more

Planning a Camping Road Trip

Planning a Camping Road Trip for Families Since having kids, we have almost always lived 15+ hours away from both of our families, meaning that we have gone on many long road trips to visit grandparents. In the beginning, we started camping on road trips to save money. Even though our income now allows for … Read more

11 Tips for Winter Hiking for Beginners

Winter Hiking for Beginners with Kids I love to hike and I love winter hiking with kids even with the additional challenges it brings. We live in an area with thousands of miles of hiking trails, and several trail heads are less than an hour away. A major portion of the Appalachian Trail is also … Read more

Alpine Touring Ski Gear for Kids (Backcountry Skiing)

Alpine Touring Ski Gear for Kids Have you been using the lack of quality pint-sized alpine touring equipment as an excuse to leave your kids at home while you alpine tour? No longer. Manufacturers have finally caught on to the idea that some kids like skiing up as well as down. Alpine touring, which is … Read more