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