Easy Hikes in New Hampshire The Appalachian Mountain Club publishes a list of the 48 mountains in New Hampshire that rise over 4,000 feet above sea level. At their annual meeting in Boston, they recognize those that have hiked all 48 with a certificate, patch, and handshake. Growing up in northern Vermont, in the shadow … Read more
I can’t think of any place that has made more of an impression on me than the Grand Canyon. It somehow has the power to make a person feel both incredible grandness and infinite smallness at once, in the best possible ways. My husband and I first visited the Grand Canyon in the summer of … Read more
Meal planning and prep for camping trips can feel intimidating to even the most organized of people. Along with a pre-organized camp kitchen, setting up a camping pantry can reduce the time and effort you need to make to get food together for each trip, and let you rest assured that you’ll never forget your … Read more
The Best Dog Camping Gear We don’t always bring our dog camping, but when we do, there is some basic dog camping gear that we bring to keep them safe and comfortable. There may be different reasons why you bring your dog camping. Many of us consider our dogs part of the family, so of … Read more
Best Daypacks for Women 2023 Getting our families out into nature is the goal. Ensuring our kids are comfortable, nourished, and safe requires us to carry a variety of gear through all kinds of weather and terrain. A well designed, thoughtfully packed daypack sets you up for a successful adventure, no matter your destination. Whether … Read more
Toddler Hiking: Checklist and Tips Toddlers are generally chaos machines, and throwing an adventure like hiking on top of their normally boundless energy can feel overwhelming. But in the end, I find the outdoors absorbs the energy of my two-year-old much better than I can! I’ve made my fair share of mistakes while hiking with … Read more