Lake George 12ster with Kids As a military family, we get the opportunity to explore some pretty incredible places across the United States. Possibly my favorite duty station so far has been Upstate New York near the Southern Adirondacks. We experienced so many incredible adventures in every season: Snowshoeing in the winter, tulip festivals in … Read more
Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms Show Mom some love this Mother’s Day with this curated gift guide for the outdoorsy woman in your life. As moms, we tend to put the needs of our family before our own, which can lead to old, insufficient (or lack of) gear for ourselves. Or maybe there is a product … Read more
Best Olympic National Park Hikes with Kids One of the best things about being a military family is getting the opportunity to explore so many different parts of the United States. When we first got orders to Washington State, Olympic National Park was on the top of our “must-see” bucket list. It quickly became my … Read more
10 Essentials for Hiking with Kids I’ve led many family and adult hikes, and I almost always get asked the question “What should I bring with me?”. Regardless of whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro at hiking, this question has likely crossed your mind at some point. While the contents of … Read more
A couple weekends ago we spent (tent) camping at one of my all-time favorite spots in Teton National Park: Jenny Lake. Jenny Lake is a tent-only campground that has easy access to the fabulous paved trails, the gorgeous lake of the same name and tons of hiking. It’s a no-reservations site, so we try to … Read more
Lauren from Hike.Blog.Love shares her family’s challenges of getting outdoors with their special-needs son (and why they fiercely believe in the difference it makes for him and for their entire family.)