Backpacking Food Ideas for Families It can be daunting to transition from car camping to backpacking because you have to carry everything. All of a sudden you aren’t just thinking about food that can be cooked outside easily but food that is light and nutritious that your kids will eat. I once spent a 3-day … Read more
Maple Syrup Harvesting – Outdoor Parenting With Sweet Results Harvesting maple syrup in early spring is a fun and educational way to make it through the “dog days” of winter. From toddlers to teens, everyone in the family can be involved. It can be done anywhere maple trees grow and equipment is widely available. You … Read more
In this post, you’ll find five easy hikes in Sedona to experience Red Rock Country’s beautiful scenery.
Choosing the right apparel for kids to hike in is an important piece of having a good hiking experience! That doesn’t mean it has to be complicated or expensive or ultra-specialized, but following some simple guidelines can increase the likelihood that your kids will enjoy hiking and want to spend more time exploring the great … Read more
How to Start Canoe Camping With Kids Canoe camping is a fun and family friendly way to introduce kids to backcountry camping. It is a great way to get a wilderness camping experience without having to carry all of your family’s gear (and your kids) on your back. Imagine being in a secluded wilderness campsite … Read more
Backpacking with Pack Goats Horses, llamas and goats, oh my! Thought to only be used in the backcountry by commercial caravans, pack animals for families is a growing trend. Excited about our expanding family, there were questions looming about how adventures after baby would be different or even possible. Pack goats were the solution for … Read more