22 Fun Stops Between Glacier and Yellowstone

22 Fun Stops Between Glacier and Yellowstone If you’re family is one of the thousands who plan on road-tripping between two of our nation’s favorite national parks – Yellowstone and Glacier – you might be wondering how to get a break from the crowds. Because the parks are nothing short of spectacular, most tourist book … Read more

Anchorage Hikes

the authors three daughters enjoying a snack at their hiking destination.

Anchorage Hikes to do with Your Family Summer is coming soon and that means SO many options of where to go and what to do as a family. For those of you living in Alaska or have the opportunity to visit this summer, I am excited to share our family’s top 10 favorite hikes within … Read more

Review: Magma Crossover Firebox and Grill

Magma Crossover Firebox

Magma Crossover Firebox and Grill Good food and camping don’t have to be mutually exclusive. We all have experienced the disappointment of using an underpowered, tiny propane camp stove to cook on. Or maybe the frustration of trying to grill hamburgers and veggies on the camp site fire pit and grill. The Magma Crossover Series … Read more

Hiking the Lake George 12ster with Kids

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

Cabin Camping in Texas and Oklahoma

CCC Historic Cabins at Bastrop State Park

Cabin Camping in Texas When the weather gets too hot for outdoor activities in the south, staying in a cabin lets us get outside and provides a cool space to relax so we’re ready to do it again the next day! We’ve stayed several nights in various cabins and yurts around Texas and southern Oklahoma. … Read more

Moab with Kids

A boy walks across sandstone with rock towers behind him.

A popular outdoor playground in Utah, Moab is one of our favorite vacation destinations. Full of red sandstone canyons great for hiking, biking, and running wild, as well as the Colorado river and several creeks, it is a true desert playground. It is also home to two national parks, Arches and Canyonlands. Great for families … Read more