Camping Lunch Ideas

Camping Lunch Ideas: Tasty and Easy Lunches Lunch while camping can be surprisingly tricky! The active nature of a camping trip means everyone is usually ready for hearty meals, but lunch can also feel like an interruption of those activities. Below are some great lunch options for various types of camping outings. When our family … Read more

Gear for Hiking in the Rain

Once we can motivate ourselves to get out the door, we never regret taking a hike in the rain. Whether it’s to get some shoulder season wiggles out or just a desperate attempt to breathe fresh air in the middle of a rainy Pacific Northwest winter, hiking in the rain is something we have learned … Read more

Natural Hot Springs With Kids

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Natural Hot Springs With Kids What’s better than the reward of a warm, natural pool at the end of a hike, or a hot soak after a cross country ski or snowshoe outing in the winter? Adventuring to natural hot springs with kids is a fun (maybe not so relaxing) activity in often remote, beautiful … Read more

Kids Winter Hats: Beanies to Balaclavas

Kids Winter Hats: From Beanies to Balaclavas – The Best Winter Hats for Every Activity From hitting the slopes to running errands in the city, a good winter hat is a must have accessory for any cold-weather activity. But with so many different styles and materials to choose from, finding the perfect hat for each … Read more

Backyard Adventures

Backyard adventures… Are you stuck in a rut? Do you ever feel like you’re in a rut, never doing anything cool? Stuck in a necessary routine, but craving adventure? Tight on money but wanting to add more fun to life? There have been seasons in my life where I have grand scale adventures, the kind … Read more

Backpacking With A Baby

Backpacking With A Baby: A Newbies Guide Backpacking can be intimidating. The special gear, the idea of hauling all you need on your back, and having to hike into your campsite are just some of the many hurdlers. This year was the year my husband and we were ready to take the plunge. If it … Read more