Cross-Country Skiing Drills for Kids Fall is here in Alaska and that means snow and skiing is coming soon! If you are an adult who is wanting to learn to ski this winter, or would like to teach kids cross country skiing, I hope the following drills and ideas will help in your quest to … Read more
This gear review covers all of our favorite essential pieces of Burton kids snowboard gear.
Camping Thanksgiving Dinner Outdoors Celebrating holidays at a campground can make a memorable tradition for families with young kids. Many campgrounds even have special, child-friendly fall festival programming. While cold-weather camping is of course possible with kids (especially in an RV), this post is for the families who live in warmer climates, where camping over … Read more
10 Essentials for Hiking with Kids I’ve led many family and adult hikes, and I almost always get asked the question “What should I bring with me?”. Regardless of whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro at hiking, this question has likely crossed your mind at some point. While the contents of … Read more
Outdoor Adventures in Agritourism for Families Fall has arrived here on the farm! My first frost hit in September, the elk are bugling like crazy down in our fields, and I’m throwing on a heavy sweater as I do chores. Any adventures with my kids now also require warmer layers and often rain clothes too. … Read more
Hiking Camping with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It’s not a fun topic to talk about, but it’s even less fun when your IBS gets in the way of doing the hiking and camping that you love to do. I’ve dealt with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) off and on for years. And I … Read more