National Park Pass for Fourth Graders

The United States is a huge country with many well known national parks, the majority of which my husband and I have not visited. We have always wanted to take our kids to see more of their home country and for years have talked about some distant day when we would do some kind of … Read more

Caves with Kids

Girl in pink jacket and boy in blue jacket with headlamps in a cave

Caves are a unique and exciting part of nature to explore with kids. There are estimated to be more than 45,000 caves in the US with The National Park Service managing over 4,700! While no exact count exists, there are likely millions of caves worldwide. These caves are home to diverse and often fragile ecosystems … Read more

First Peak Clothing for Kids Review

While there is no shortage of adorable baby and toddler clothing available, it can be challenging to find well made clothes that are as functional as they are cute. First Peak clothing for kids is both! They are thoughtfully designed with active little ones in mind to hold up through “everyday mess and mayhem,” (according … Read more

Rock Climbing for Kids

A kid in pink hoodie and red helmet top rope climbs on a real rock wall outdoors.

In the past 18 months, I’ve developed an intense love (bordering on obsession) of rock climbing, both on my own and with my kids. It’s been an amazing way for me to gain strength and keep my body healthy, as well as a great way to spend time and bond with my teenager (who is … Read more