Since my kids were babies, my husband and I have exposed them extensively to outdoor recreational activities, mainly in the form of hiking and backpacking. Our family vacations often revolve around visiting a national park, to expose our kids to what we wholeheartedly believe are “America’s Best Idea.” Our kids are older now (15, 13 … Read more
Here at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we are all about quality outdoor gear for our families….including the four-legged members! We have put together a list of our most-trusted dog packs, jackets, collars, bowls, and other important gear for our hiking dogs. Looking for outdoor dog gifts?? Check out our full post here! As an … Read more
Hiking Safety Tips for Fall I’m on my county’s search and rescue team, and educating hikers about how to hike safely is one of my greatest passions as a SAR member and blogger. I’ve gathered my favorite hiking safety tips for fall below. These apply to hikers of all ages. While there are certain things we … Read more