Jami Rogers

Jami and her husband Greg were born and raised in Michigan, but now call Appleton, WI home. They have two little girls, Kylie and Nora, and two Springer pups, Reece and Lucie. They love getting out as a family camping, hiking, hunting, running, biking, and just playing outside. Jami and her family love spending free time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula looking for adventure and mountain bike racing in the summer. Jami mostly stays home with her girls but also works part-time as an Athletic Trainer and a Personal Trainer. She also enjoys helping other families get outside as much as possible.

REI Stocking Stuffers 2025

Finding stocking stuffers is one of my favorite parts of Christmas shopping! I inherited that from my mom who finds the biggest non-traditional stockings to overflow with all sorts of fun stuff. Naturally our stockings are normally filled with all sorts of outdoorsy things and snacks! Stocking stuffers can be elaborate or simple, expensive or … Read more

Best Women’s Hiking Pants

We know that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, but not all clothes do. Which is why we worked hard to compile our (and our friends, team members and co-workers) favorite pants for curvy body types.

Sun Protection Clothing for Kids 2025

Ultraviolet Protection Factor (or UPF for short) is protection against both UVA and UVB rays. We LOVE UPF clothing because it means I don’t have to deal with messy sunscreen (as much). I try to look for cooling or moisture wicking tops so we can use them for active things like hiking and biking. I … Read more

Akova Gear – Outdoor Gear for Kids and Adults

Children in Akova gear wear skis in snow.

Akova (formerly known as Shred Dog) recently rebranded to offer even better outdoor gear and now also includes gear for adults! ShredDog started out as a company looking to provide high performance ski gear for kids that didn’t come with the high price tag. Akova continues with that philosophy as a direct to consumer brand … Read more

Family Bike Storage Solutions

Over the years our number of bikes have continued to grow and it seems like the proper number of bikes is always n+1. We have a family of four and more than 2 bikes per person. And with all those bikes, we have tried a number of bike storage solutions, here are some of our … Read more

Organizing Your Mudroom for Winter (and other storage tips)

Kids + winter often leads to a pile of wet clothes. And we all know the trick to keeping kids happy in the cold winter months is warm, dry gear. Here are some of our favorite ways to keep gear organized, dry, and ready for the next adventure. Let’s use the term “mudroom” loosely around … Read more