Moab, Utah Adventure Guide

Family Adventure Travel Guide If you enjoy traveling, but hate the stress and time it takes to plan a trip then you’re going to love the Tales of a Mountain Mama Family Adventure Travel Guides! These handy guides are written by mamas like you to help you prepare for your family’s next adventure. Each guide … Read more

Nui Organics Wool Review

two boys sit on a porch in the sun, dressed in Nui Organics thermals.

When my first son was born, I began the constant search for baby clothing that fit our lifestyle. I’d been trained to never use cotton for outdoor pursuits, or for high intensity activities. So naturally, I wanted to take my baby on all the adventures I loved, but not in a cotton onsie! He needed … Read more

Isle Pioneer Paddle Board Review

A mother and son sit atop a paddle board surrounded by mountains and pine trees.

As a family who loves being out on the water and takes full advantage of summer, we are always searching out swimming holes. We had the opportunity to try out the Isle Pioneer paddle board the past few months, and we loved it! We chose Isle’s Pioneer model– their all around inflatable and best selling … Read more

Backyard Adventures

Backyard adventures… Are you stuck in a rut? Do you ever feel like you’re in a rut, never doing anything cool? Stuck in a necessary routine, but craving adventure? Tight on money but wanting to add more fun to life? There have been seasons in my life where I have grand scale adventures, the kind … Read more

Winter Camping with Kids

a family poses in front of a snowy yurt

If you’re reading this, you probably love camping. But as the weather turns colder, most people pack away their sleeping bags and camp stoves until next year. But since you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering- can we stretch the camping season a little longer? How cold is too cold? Is camping even enjoyable in winter? … Read more

Moab with Kids

A boy walks across sandstone with rock towers behind him.

A popular outdoor playground in Utah, Moab is one of our favorite vacation destinations. Full of red sandstone canyons great for hiking, biking, and running wild, as well as the Colorado river and several creeks, it is a true desert playground. It is also home to two national parks, Arches and Canyonlands. Great for families … Read more