Must-Read Outdoor Adventure Book Series for Kids

Outdoor Adventure Book Series for Kids

Outdoor Adventure Book Series for Kids Stuck inside with the sniffles? Trails too muddy to hike? Cuddle up with one of these great reads and get some outdoor adventure time, indoors. We love making book lists here, and are always working to expand them as we find new books, new books come out or we … Read more

7 Tips to Help Busy Moms Take A Sanity Break

Help Mom Take a Sanity Break

I don’t know about you mama, but I’m tired.  I need a break.  Kids are exhausting…. amiright?  Well a recent article by Southern Living caught my attention: “Taking a Trip With Your Girlfriends Is Good For Your Health, According to Science.”  It has links to several scientific studies that show hanging out with your girlfriends … Read more

Preserving Wildhood: Engaging the Senses

Engaging the Senses

“Nature must be absorbed through our eyes, ears, nose, and pores as well as our minds. Few of us need to be convinced that holding a slug or beholding a sky full of stars on a warm summer night differ mightily from virtual alternatives. It’s this direct experience that is so powerful in fostering emotional … Read more

5 Tips for Surviving Mud Season

Surviving the Mud Season

Feeling like our long, harsh and drawn-out winter will never end?? Us too. If the amount of snow on the ground is any indication of how long off spring is (and how much mud is under there), we’re bracing ourselves. Surviving the mud season is key to keeping our sanity as we await summer. We … Read more

Best Apps for Hiking and Camping

Best Outdoor Apps

Hiking and camping can be great chances to get away from technology, but your phone can also be one of the most useful tools you have. Check out these apps that can help make your trip even easier and more enjoyable. 1. MyRadar Wondering if those dark clouds in the distance are heading your way, … Read more

Skis for Any Wheels

I asked Julie to come and write this guest post since she has tested these skis for literally years now almost daily with snow on the ground. While we posted a review back in 2014, the skis have been updated since then and she has tested far more than we have been able. As always, feel free to ask questions in the comments and we will both answer! I … Read more