Best Water Shoes for Kids 2024

It’s summer time. You’ve reached that glorious season of parenting when your kids (hopefully) want nothing more than to be outside all day every day. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. But then there is the ever-present parental battle over footwear. A lot of kids love being barefoot in the summer, and most of … Read more

Outdoor Gifts for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

Dad With Kids Looking at Water

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming soon. Both days can be a wonderful time to give someone important in your family a special gift. A gift to make their outdoor adventures more relaxing, taste better, or more comfortable. Or simply give a gift that makes that special parent feel special on everyday adventures. We … Read more

Best Sleeping Bags for Kids

Kids in REI and Marmot Sleeping Bags

When people think about taking kids camping, their biggest concern is almost always how are people going to sleep (and WILL sleep actually happen???). And with good reason – it’s hard for kids to do change sometimes…and even more so when they’re suddenly in a sleeping bag instead of a bed. Because of this we … Read more

Jan and Jul Snow Gear Review

Two kids wearing Jan & Jul Winter Gear

Staying warm and dry is key to making winter fun for kids if you live in a cold climate (like most years here in Minnesota). High quality snow gear can transform a dark, cold and snowy winter of everyone going stir crazy inside, into one full of fresh air, fun and worn out kids. Jan … Read more

Lake Superior Adventures with Young Kids

Two kids throwing rocks into calm water of Lake Superior.

I first spent time on Lake Superior in my early 20s when I went on a fishing trip with friends in the Apostle Islands. A little over a year after that I moved to Minnesota and was able to continue to explore the shores of the lake and learn to love the many adventures it … Read more

27 Great Gifts for Outdoorsy Guys 2023

Dad pulling kids on a sled behind a fat bike

Buying gifts for the outdoorsy significant other, brother, friend, or uncle in our lives can be hard! There are so many brands, gadgets, and options out there! Plus there are so many outdoor hobbies. We have surveyed a whole bunch of dads and guys who love outdoor adventures. We have created a list of 27 … Read more