Hike on, Mama! It’s Good for the Baby on Board

Hike On, Mama!

Please feel free to join in the discussion below as you hike during pregnancy – we want to hear your unique story!   “Guess you won’t be hiking as much anymore now that you’re pregnant…” How many times did I hear that when we first told people that our first child was on the way? … Read more

Best Tips to Get Kids to Wear Life Jackets

get kids to wear life jackets

All too often I notice kids not wearing life jackets (also known as “PFDs” = Personal Flotation Devices) in potentially dangerous situations.  In an effort to help get kids to wear life jackets, we’ve outlined our best tips below. PFDs should be worn for any play near or on the water and it’s important kids … Read more

Oakiwear Waders for Kids – Keep Kids Exploring!

**This post has been edited to include our thoughts on the neoprene waders from Oakiwear also** One of my very favorite parts of my “job” is the fact that I get to connect with real people who have real dreams that they get to see come to fruitation (after lots of hard work, of course). … Read more

Instilling Leadership in Kids With Help From Mother Nature

Today we welcome Jennifer of Mommy Hiker to the blog.  I absolutely love her photography and words – and she has some great thoughts about how our children learn so much from nature!   Placing a focus on instilling in our kids the positive pillars that mark a great leader, is a just and noble … Read more

Canoe Camping with Kids

Canoe Camping with Kids

Today we welcome Ken Schmaltz to the blog.  He is a dad, a Canadian, an outdoorsmen and a fellow blogger.  I have been asking him for months now to share his stories about canoe camping with his kids (just because I think it sounds like great fun and hope to do it with my family … Read more

Thule Chariot Chinook Review

12 Days of Gear Giveaways: Day 11 - Chariot Chinook

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $1249 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: REI Testing Location: Yellowstone National Park and Wisconsin trails Testing Environment: Summer conditions   This review has been updated after over a full year of (almost daily) use (July 2014) Disclosure: For our “Stroll On: Get Out on Wheels” project this summer, we … Read more