Adventure Packing Lists for Families It’s the adventure before the adventure. It’s the moment when someone in my family is most likely to cry or fight. Usually, it’s a timed event but rarely a planned event. No one trains for this adventure, and no one is handing out medals if you do it well. (Although … Read more
Outdoor Family Spring Gear Guide Ah spring. While I am personally not particularly fond of the wet and mud, I DO love the changing of seasons and the birth of new life all over the earth. I also love talking about gear….and finding new great gear to share with you all. This post is packed … Read more
Obermeyer Kids Snow Gear Review If you’ve attempted to teach kids a winter sport (or even just spend a significant amount of time playing outdoors in the snow), you know that outerwear can make or break the experience. There are few things more challenging than attempting to comfort a cold, wet kid. Especially this winter … Read more
Finding Affordable Outdoor Gear for the Family The great outdoors is a place welcoming and available to all. Fresh air is free, right? Walking out your front door is easy and inexpensive, correct? Sometimes, however, when you look at the price tags on winter gear, hiking shoes, or camping supplies it doesn’t feel easy or … Read more
Camping Activity Book for Kids When I was asked by my publisher to write the Camping Activity Book for Kids, I couldn’t say no to an opportunity to write a book for my own children. Targeted specifically for kids aged 6-9, the Camping Activity Book for Kids helps them learn about the ins and outs … Read more
Best Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains Looking for some of the best campgrounds in the Smokies? While there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from in the park as well as the surrounding areas, one of our favorite ways to experience the Great Smoky Mountains is by camping in one of their many frontcountry campgrounds. … Read more