Hiking the Lake George 12ster with Kids

Lake George 12ster with Kids As a military family, we get the opportunity to explore some pretty incredible places across the United States. Possibly my favorite duty station so far has been Upstate New York near the Southern Adirondacks. We experienced so many incredible adventures in every season: Snowshoeing in the winter, tulip festivals in … Read more

Mental Health for Moms

Mental health for moms: How the outdoors can support your mental health If there is one silver lining to come out of this difficult time to be a parent, it’s that we have learned the importance of talking about our mental health. Personally, I deal with anxiety, and during the past two years of pandemic … Read more

Waders for Kids

Waders for Kids Waders are a gear item I wanted but resisted buying for my kids for years. They aren’t cheap (though our discount code helps: use MTNMAMA for 15% off Oaki!) and I wondered if we’d really get enough use out of them. We’ve now put them to the test for a year, but … Read more

Cabin Camping in Texas and Oklahoma

CCC Historic Cabins at Bastrop State Park

Cabin Camping in Texas When the weather gets too hot for outdoor activities in the south, staying in a cabin lets us get outside and provides a cool space to relax so we’re ready to do it again the next day! We’ve stayed several nights in various cabins and yurts around Texas and southern Oklahoma. … Read more

Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms

Gifts for Outdoorsy Moms Show Mom some love this Mother’s Day with this curated gift guide for the outdoorsy woman in your life. As moms, we tend to put the needs of our family before our own, which can lead to old, insufficient (or lack of) gear for ourselves. Or maybe there is a product … Read more