Keystone Science School Summer Camp

While I feel as though this summer has flown by, the months and weeks leading up to Spider Monkey Camp at Keystone Science School for J (age 8) and P (age 6) seemed to crawl terribly slow. I had fears of someone breaking an arm or getting sick (we battled Strep Throat the week before) … Read more

Helena for Outdoor Families

Helena for Outdoor Families

This post is sponsored by the Southwest Montana Tourism, which we are so thankful for. However, our experiences and what we tell you here are exactly what we have told (and will tell) our family and friends!  This past weekend we traveled to Helena in our quest to seek out the best options for outdoor families … Read more

Great Places to Eat from Glacier to Yellowstone

Great Places to Eat from Glacier to Yellowstone

The one thing about traveling with families is someone ALWAYS has to eat. While bringing your own food and saving some money is great, sometimes it is so necessary for the sanity of everyone to get out of the car, stretch your legs and get some fresh food. This post will be updated throughout the … Read more

Visiting Virginia and Nevada Cities on Your Way to Yellowstone

Visiting Virginia and Nevada Cities on Your Way to Yellowstone

This post is sponsored by the Southwest Montana Tourism, which we are so thankful for. However, our experiences and what we tell you here are exactly what we have told (and will tell) our family and friends!  So many families road trip to Yellowstone (and Glacier too!) very destination-focused and end up missing some real gems … Read more

Bear Safety for Families

Bear Safety for Families

I know it’s hard to imagine, but it really won’t be TOO long before the bears start appearing again, hungry and grumpy. Maybe it’s why I like winter so much – the hibernation (or at least mostly!) of bears…. But, in all seriousness, bears ARE something not to be taken lightly. I fully believe in … Read more

Skiing into a Cabin at the B Bar Ranch

Winter Camping for Families

As I mentioned in my previous post about winter camping, we sort of hit it hard this winter. I am so glad we did – tons of memories were made and plans for future return trips dreamed up. However, I’ll be honest, despite the pain of packing and unpacking (and oh – what a pain … Read more