15 Tips to Make Time for the Outdoors

How to Make Time for the Outdoors It’s almost time to start thinking about our resolutions for next year! Almost. If you want to get outside more with your family in the upcoming year, here are some tips to get you started. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from … Read more

Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars

Two kids standing around a winter fire.

Tales of a Mountain Mama Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars For many families like mine December can be a difficult time to get outside. The shorter days combined with all the things to do to prepare for the holidays can leave us feeling like we are too busy for outside activities. Our Outdoor Adventure Advent Calendars … Read more

How to Clean a Hydration Bladder + BōnDry Review

How to Clean a Hydration Bladder Hydration Packs are great for staying hydrated on your adventures, but can be a bit obnoxious when it comes time to maintain them. Getting them clean and dry for storage seems to be the most challenging for me. I am constantly guilty of leaving water in my bladder for … Read more

Epic Gifts for Active Kids 2021

Best gifts for active kids kid jumping on trampoline

Epic Gifts for Active Kids Whatever your child’s school year looks like, there will be big changes ahead for you and your children. You might be attempting to juggle both work and school from home. You might be struggling with curriculum choices, wondering which program will keep your child engaged and learning, or strategizing how … Read more

Best Hiking Gifts for 2021

Family hiking on a trail overlooking the valley

Outdoor Family Hiking Gifts If you’ve got hikers on your gift list this holiday season, we’ve got you covered! Here is the TMM curated list of hiking gifts for every budget, for the entire family – even the dog. Be sure to check out all of our gift guides here! As an Amazon Associate and … Read more

Best Outdoorsy Art Gifts for 2021

Outdoorsy Art Gifts If you have a gear head in your life, as many of us do, gift buying can be a complicated business. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve had conversations with friends about how hard it is to shop for our significant others, especially if the goal is … Read more