Anna Kerlee

Anna is a proud Washingtonian living in the Cascade mountain range with her park ranger husband and their four kids 6 and under. Their family is lucky enough to live in a ranger house in a state park and have lots of access to the outdoors year-round.

Best Spring Books

Four little kids sit on a blanket outside near trees with a view of the mountain while reading books in spring

Best Spring Books for the Whole Family Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a good book? Whether you are a parent looking for new books to read with your children or seeking inspiration for your own reading list, we have plenty of springtime books to choose from. From … Read more

Backpacking With A Baby

Backpacking With A Baby: A Newbies Guide Backpacking can be intimidating. The special gear, the idea of hauling all you need on your back, and having to hike into your campsite are just some of the many hurdlers. This year was the year my husband and we were ready to take the plunge. If it … Read more

Stonz Gear Review

little boy wear Stonz rain suit jumping in puddle

Stonz Gear Review My family has lots of little ones.  Four kiddos five and under and we live in a very small house.  That means two things: We all share rooms and we get outside whenever we can. Making sure we can stay outside as long as possible starts with good gear. Warm, dry kids are going … Read more

Hatcher Pack Review

Hatcher Pack Review Hatcher Pack was born when founder Jaclyn took her oldest on an adventure only to be tangled in straps from both her diaper bag and her baby carrier. She was frustrated and only became more so when her daughter had a blowout and she realized she had not switched over any diapers … Read more

How to Avoid Snakes While Hiking

How to Avoid Snakes While Hiking Although snakes can be scary, there is no reason that they should stop you from getting outdoors. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports, “Each year, an estimated 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States, and about 5 of those people die.” (CDC).  While death … Read more

Best Sports Bras for Nursing

Breastfeeding on the trail

Best Sports Bras for Nursing on Adventures Finding comfortable bras that let you keep adventuring while making sure you have the access to easily breastfeed your little one can be hard to find. We asked our team of mama experts and compiled a list of our favorites for every body size: plus-sized to small chested. … Read more