Maple Syrup Harvesting

Boy sits by fire at night cooking maple syrup

Maple Syrup Harvesting – Outdoor Parenting With Sweet Results Harvesting maple syrup in early spring is a fun and educational way to make it through the “dog days” of winter.  From toddlers to teens, everyone in the family can be involved. It can be done anywhere maple trees grow and equipment is widely available. You … Read more

Hiking Clothes for Kids

Two girls with hiking backpacks wearing Keen hiking sneakers

Choosing the right apparel for kids to hike in is an important piece of having a good hiking experience! That doesn’t mean it has to be complicated or expensive or ultra-specialized, but following some simple guidelines can increase the likelihood that your kids will enjoy hiking and want to spend more time exploring the great … Read more

Pack Goats

Backpacking with Pack Goats Horses, llamas and goats, oh my! Thought to only be used in the backcountry by commercial caravans, pack animals for families is a growing trend.  Excited about our expanding family, there were questions looming about how adventures after baby would be different or even possible.  Pack goats were the solution for … Read more

Best Hiking Strollers

Best Hiking Strollers Have you seen people out on local trails with rugged strollers while you’ve been carrying a whining toddler over your shoulder? If that’s been you then perhaps you are wondering how you can join the hiking stroller club so you can more fully enjoy the trails without feeling like you’re in a … Read more

Best Summertime Reads

older kid reading in the grass

Best Summertime Reads to Get the Whole Family Reading We all know it’s important to keep up with reading during the summer. But we also know it’s ideal to read books that capture the essence of summer and the adventures that families are bound to have. You may be looking for new books to add … Read more