As we slowly move into warmer weather, I’ve been getting the itch to dust off the kayak and plan some family time on the water. My boys (especially my not-quite 4-year-old) have really taken to kayaking and it has become a favorite family activity for us. Not only do you get all the benefits of … Read more
Morrison Sleeping Bag Round-Up If you were to do a quick Google search for “baby sleeping bag for camping”, you would consistently see one brand pop-up on numerous sites: Morrison Outdoors. We’ve mentioned their sleeping bags multiple times on our blog, and we have even given away some of their bags during our gear giveaways. … Read more
Lunchboxes for Outdoorsy Kids I recently found myself in an overwhelming internet search for new lunchboxes for my outdoorsy kids. I was looking for a blog post that would give me honest opinions on lunchboxes that had been tested by real kids. When I didn’t find such a post, I set out to create my … Read more
Outdoor Books These are books we recommend for our Back to School MicroAdventure Challenge! Outdoor Eats Make More S’mores By: Cathy Ballou Mealey This silly rhyming book follows Roscoe the raccoon as he makes s’more after s’more for the hungry bears nearby. Little ones will love the fun illustrations and silly storyline as they wonder … Read more
Taking Kids Fishing Taking kids fishing is a great activity that not only gets your family outdoors but gives them something to do while they’re out there! Fishing with kids takes a little bit of practice and a lot of patience, but the memory of catching a fish for the first time lasts a lifetime. … Read more
The refrigerator is one of those modern conveniences that has become such a huge part of daily life it can be hard to imagine going without it. If you’re planning a camping trip you may be wondering what foods you can even take along if you won’t have access to a fridge. Camping for a … Read more