Michelle Fuson

Michelle is an East Tennessee native that lives near the Great Smoky Mountains right outside of Knoxville, TN with her husband, Matt and their three kids – Jack, Eli & Maggie. You will often find Michelle and her family out hiking, playing in the mountains, bike riding, or trying out any kind of outdoor adventures they can find in and around the Smoky Mountains area. They also enjoy traveling as a family and love sharing their tips that they learn along the way to encourage families to make more memories together over on their family blog, CaddyWampus Life. Connect with them on Instagram: @CaddyWampusLife

3 Best Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains

Best Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains Looking for some of the best campgrounds in the Smokies? While there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from in the park as well as the surrounding areas, one of our favorite ways to experience the Great Smoky Mountains is by camping in one of their many frontcountry campgrounds. … Read more

Cotopaxi Fanny Pack

The Cotopaxi fanny pack has easily become one of our favorite go-to bags! If you are looking for a light-weight product that is very colorful (and one-of-a-kind!) that serves a variety of purposes, then look no further! The Cotopaxi fanny pack is a great choice for everyday adventures from playing outside with the kids to … Read more

Cotopaxi Batac 16L Backpack

The Cotopaxi products are easily becoming one of our new favorite go-to brands! If you are looking for light-weight products that are very colorful (and one-of-a-kind!) that serve a variety of purposes, then look no further! The Cotopaxi Batac 16L is a great choice for everyday adventures from hiking to traveling and so much more! … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Family Biking

Are you interested in biking together as a family but not sure where to begin? Family biking is a great way to spend quality time with your family while getting a little exercise in as well! Biking is also a fun way to connect with the outdoors all while making fun memories! There are many things … Read more

Best Hiking Backpacks for Kids

Whether you are an avid hiker or just starting out, picking out the best hiking backpack for your kids can be quite overwhelming! With so many choices and features, it is hard to know exactly which backpack will best suit your young adventurer’s needs when heading out on the trail. This is exactly why our … Read more

Gregory Nano 18

The Gregory Nano 18 is an excellent choice for hiking and everyday adventures for pre-teens and up. Read on to find out why this is a great versatile pack that older kid adventurers are sure to love! As pre-teens and teens begin outgrowing that kid-sized backpack, it’s sometimes hard to know what backpack to transition … Read more