Summertime is time to be on the water! Our family likes to get out on the river at least once a week, whether that is canoeing, kayaking, or fly fishing. What we don’t like is wet gear—can I get an Amen? This summer we had the opportunity to test out a couple Watershed drybags: the … Read more
We love to rock it around here. Whether it’s upbeat tunes to get us going in the morning, relaxing melodies for evenings at home, or silly songs to get us dancing, we like to keep the rhythm flowing. While I admittedly am no “music junkie” I do appreciate quality kids’ music, especially when it teaches … Read more
These are trying times. And a trying time is a perfect time to remind yourself why nature is good for you. I would venture to guess that most of us are struggling to one degree or another right now. Maybe you’re working from home with kids running around everywhere. (If this is you, check out … Read more
If you have a pup, you know they need exercise. If you have a dog that hails from a sporting or working breed, then you know they realllllly need exercise. Running with dogs can be a great way to get exercise for yourself and your dog. Canicross with your dog lets your dog have a … Read more
Our children need to go a little wild. I’m not talking throwing-a-tantrum-in-Target wild. But rather the kind of wildness that comes with a pure, unadulterated childhood. One that includes exploring nature on their own terms. Our kids need to have a “wildhood”, if you will. As parents, we have such a monumental task of teaching, … Read more
Dispersed camping with kids Dispersed camping with kids is becoming widely popular as families search for ways to get their family outside while maintaining distance from others. Quite honestly, our family usually chooses dispersed camping over designated campsites most of the time. I love that the kids (and dog) and run wild and free, we … Read more