Hiking Clothes for Kids

Two girls with hiking backpacks wearing Keen hiking sneakers

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

Canoe Camping

Two kids wearing life jackets and woman in bow of canoe on a lake.

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

Pack Goats

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

Things to Do on a Long Car Ride

There are plenty of fine things to do on a long car ride with kids. A toy, a snack, a screen (hey, I’m not going to judge!) But vacations are all about connection, and the drive isn’t just a way to get to the fun. A long car ride with kids can be fun too. … Read more

Best Hiking Strollers

Best Hiking Strollers Have you seen people out on local trails with rugged strollers while you’ve been carrying a whining toddler over your shoulder? If that’s been you then perhaps you are wondering how you can join the hiking stroller club so you can more fully enjoy the trails without feeling like you’re in a … Read more