How to Avoid Snakes While Hiking Although snakes can be scary, there is no reason that they should stop you from getting outdoors. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports, “Each year, an estimated 7,000–8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States, and about 5 of those people die.” (CDC). While death … Read more
Best Hiking Gear for Women If you’re like me, you invest a decent amount of money into your kids, often while wearing the same clothes for years and years. As a mom, it’s hard to justify spending money on yourself when you see so many other places it needs to go. But, refreshing and updating … Read more
Take a Hike to Swim Adventure With record highs being hit across the United States (even in locations where summers are usually mild!) outdoorsy families may question the possibility to get outside with their kids when the mercury rises to 90+ degrees. I’ll admit, we struggled with this while living in Texas, preferring to hike … Read more
Best Family and Kids Camping Chairs Having a comfy spot to sit after adventuring all day is the best. Keep reading for some of our best seats at the campsite or on the trail. These are all camping chairs for kids that we use and love….and we also include the best camping chairs for families … Read more
How to Mitigate Wildfire Risk I was once told that most wildfires in the United States are human caused. The first time I was told this, I laughed and said, “yeah right!” I worked on a national forest in south-central Montana and not only did we have very few wildfires annually on our forest, but … Read more
First Aid Hacks on the Trail While First Aid is a skill we never WANT to actually use, accidents can (and DO!) happen when we are playing outside. Part of being a responsible parent on the trail means being prepared for anything, including injuries. While nothing beats being prepared, we’ve put together some first aid … Read more