Socially distanced outside winter activities Important Note: At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we can’t tell you if it is safe to socialize outside where you live right now. The CDC and your local health department are the best sources of information for how to stay safe during this time. TMM encourages everyone to wear …
If you’re new to hiking with your kids, you may be wondering the simple question: How far can kids hike? The answer, of course, depends on many factors – their age, their overall athlelticism, the elevation, the weather, which episode of Daniel Tiger they watched that morning, whether you packed the red water bottle or …
As the realities of quarantine set in, local cycling families we hang with asked if our kids were Zwifting. I snidely replied I wasn’t fond of trainers. I like to be outside. Thank you very much. Two weeks into quarantine I caved. It was cold and icy outside. I had already bought two swings and …
With over 2.2 million acres of wilderness, Yellowstone National Park is easily one of the best places to explore out west. No matter your skill, age, or interest, you’ll find a hike that fits your checklist. If you are headed to Yellowstone this summer, be sure to take in at least a few of the …
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 …
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 are truly on our …