Family Sleeping Bags

Two sisters laugh together in a family sleeping bag.

Have you ever tried a family sleeping bag, or as they are typically labeled, a double sleeping bag? I’ve been camping with my family for a long time, and family sleeping bags are something that I wish had been on my radar much sooner! In short: THEY ARE AMAZING!! The longer version: There are some … Read more

Grand Canyon with Kids

Grand canyon ooh aah point

I can’t think of any place that has made more of an impression on me than the Grand Canyon. It somehow has the power to make a person feel both incredible grandness and infinite smallness at once, in the best possible ways. My husband and I first visited the Grand Canyon in the summer of … Read more

Branwyn Innerwear Review

Branwyn Innerwear Review

Branwyn Innerwear Review How much time do you spend thinking about your hiking underwear? Or as we will delicately refer to them for the rest of this review, your innerwear. This often-neglected aspect of our hiking attire can quickly become a major presence when it is problematic! Enter Branwyn innerwear, a line of merino wool … Read more

Hiking Clothes for Kids

Two girls with hiking backpacks wearing Keen hiking sneakers

Choosing the right apparel for kids to hike in is an important piece of having a good hiking experience! That doesn’t mean it has to be complicated or expensive or ultra-specialized, but following some simple guidelines can increase the likelihood that your kids will enjoy hiking and want to spend more time exploring the great … Read more

Camping Lunch Ideas

Camping Lunch Ideas: Tasty and Easy Lunches Lunch while camping can be surprisingly tricky! The active nature of a camping trip means everyone is usually ready for hearty meals, but lunch can also feel like an interruption of those activities. Below are some great lunch options for various types of camping outings. When our family … Read more

Outdoor Healthy Hearts for the Whole Family

Outdoor Healthy Hearts for the Whole Family Family health has always been a weighty priority for parents, and for our generation, particularly so over the last few years. Getting and staying healthy is rightly being pursued as a first line of defense against not just Covid, but many other illnesses and injuries. Physical and mental … Read more