Adventure Board Review

Adventure Board Review

Adventure Board Review Back in June, I had the pleasure of meeting Martha and Joey from Adventure Board at The Big Gear Show. They were demonstrating just how bouncy and durable their Adventure Boards are. We discussed the importance of play and movement in child development and the importance of quality gear for families that … Read more

Family Kayaking: Choosing a Family Kayak

A child kayaking along a river in a Lifetime Recruit youth kayak

As we slowly move into warmer weather, I’ve been getting the itch to dust off the kayak and plan some family time on the water. My boys (especially my not-quite 4-year-old) have really taken to kayaking and it has become a favorite family activity for us. Not only do you get all the benefits of … Read more

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round-Up

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round Up

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round-Up If you were to do a quick Google search for “baby sleeping bag for camping”, you would consistently see one brand pop-up on numerous sites: Morrison Outdoors. We’ve mentioned their sleeping bags multiple times on our blog, and we have even given away some of their bags during our gear giveaways. … Read more

Lunchboxes For Outdoorsy Kids

Lunchboxes for Outdoorsy Kids I recently found myself in an overwhelming internet search for new lunchboxes for my outdoorsy kids. I was looking for a blog post that would give me honest opinions on lunchboxes that had been tested by real kids. When I didn’t find such a post, I set out to create my … Read more

CM Dude Ranch in Wyoming

Main entrance of CM Ranch

Dude Ranch in Wyoming Outdoor Vacation I have to preface this post with a bit of an understanding that our family doesn’t necessarily go on vacation. We visit family, we do trips, we go camping, but we aren’t ones to go and just rest for a week. I have zero interest in a boat cruise, … Read more

How to Make Your Own Field Guide with Kids!

A homemade paper book with forget-me-nots on the cover sits in some leaves.

How to Make Your Own Field Guide with Kids! Spring in Montana is an event. Our winters are unpredictable as they are long, and there is never any telling if a late snowstorm will come and dump on early spring blooms. So when the wildflowers do come out in full force, we want to make … Read more