I love being a mom and teaching my kids to love the outdoors, but let’s face it, it’s a lot harder to get out the door once you have kids. Gone are the days when I could wake up, toss a protein bar and a water bottle into my backpack, and take off for a … Read more
The United States is a huge country with many well known national parks, the majority of which my husband and I have not visited. We have always wanted to take our kids to see more of their home country and for years have talked about some distant day when we would do some kind of … Read more
South Korea is a small country, but it is packed full of amazingly beautiful places. From mountains to rivers to beaches, it is a paradise for nature lovers. There are so many awesome destinations for hiking and camping in South Korea. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying … Read more
Shopping for the perfect gift can sometimes be stressful. If you are looking for the perfect present for an active, outdoorsy kid, gear for spending time outside is a great option. This post will help you find the best gifts for outdoorsy kids. Winter is a great time to get outside, and colder temperatures and … Read more
How to Find Urban Outdoor Adventures Spending time outside with my family has always been a huge priority to me. We love hiking, biking, swimming and camping in the beautiful parks in our home state of Michigan. When we found out that my husband’s job would have us moving from the suburbs of Detroit to … Read more
I am somewhat baffled at two different extremes I see in parenting practices related to the outdoors. That said, I understand why they happen (especially now as an adult and busy parent myself), but think the repercussions are far more life-long than most realize. Kids are driving parents crazy so they are “banned” to the … Read more