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
Diapering in the Outdoors Adventuring outdoors with a baby is a lot of fun for both parents and baby. But if you’ve never done it, you might have some questions. For instance, how do you deal with diapering outdoors? For many parents diapering and all the waste that comes with it, is a big concern … Read more
Camping Gear for Kids Camping is one of our families’ favorite activities in the summer and fall. We like to go to local state parks, and then plan longer trips to campground further away. We read blogs and articles with our kids and teens about places we haven’t been, and then decide which new spot … Read more
How to Find Urban Outdoor Adventures Spending time outside with my family has always been a huge priority to me. We love hiking, biking, swimming and camping in the beautiful parks in our home state of Michigan. When we found out that my husband’s job would have us moving from the suburbs of Detroit to … Read more
Give Yourself Grace: Nine Tips Encouraging Postpartum Mamas Getting Outside After Baby Being outdoors is my lifestyle. For many years, being outdoors was my job, and it is also where I pursued my recreational passions of trail running and hiking. It’s no wonder that when I was pregnant with my first son in 2018, I … Read more
Nature School: Why You Should Consider It Here at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we know the importance of getting kids outside on a regular basis. There are so many benefits to outdoor play: kids get sunlight at key hours of the day which aids in mood regulation and sleep cycles; being outdoors encourages more … Read more