Osprey Poco LT Child Carrier Review My first backpacking pack purchase was an Osprey Ariel that I bought in high school. I love it, still have it and still use it. I have been a big fan of Osprey ever since. Osprey is sort of like the “Apple” of the pack industry. Their pack designs are … Read more
Buoy Touring Tandem Kayak Review We had a chance to try out Buoy Touring Tandem Kayak and wanted to share our thoughts with all of you! Buoy Watersports has two lines of kayaks, Recreational and Touring. Both are well designed and functional, with the Touring series touted as more streamlined and comfortable, albeit with a … Read more
Buoy Touring Paddleboard Review Since moving to the east coast, my family has grown to love watersports. That’s saying a lot from someone who grew up on the Colorado Front Range with no real water recreation available nearby. One of our favorite activities is stand-up paddleboarding along the numerous rivers and bays in our area. … Read more
Hammock Shopping Guide for Families Have you noticed that hammocks are becoming more and more common in recent years? You may see them being used in local parks, along hiking trails, at campgrounds, at the beach, in a neighbor’s backyard, etc. But why are so many more people jumping on the hammock bandwagon? It’s simple. … Read more
Adventure Board Review Back in June, I had the pleasure of meeting Martha and Joey from Adventure Board at The Big Gear Show. They were demonstrating just how bouncy and durable their Adventure Boards are. We discussed the importance of play and movement in child development and the importance of quality gear for families that … Read more
National Park Fee Free Days The first time I learned about the National Park Service’s entrance fee free days was purely through luck during the fall of 2005. Taking advantage of the 3 day weekend from college courses created by Veteran’s Day falling on a Friday, my husband (then boyfriend) and I took a road … Read more