Best camping with kids hacks to make camping more fun Intimidated by camping with kids? You’re not alone! It can be a lot of work to get out those first few times before you get your groove. Over the years the TMM Team has learned a few ways to work smarter, not harder. We’ve gathered … Read more
Camping Activity Book for Kids When I was asked by my publisher to write the Camping Activity Book for Kids, I couldn’t say no to an opportunity to write a book for my own children. Targeted specifically for kids aged 6-9, the Camping Activity Book for Kids helps them learn about the ins and outs … Read more
Best Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains Looking for some of the best campgrounds in the Smokies? While there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from in the park as well as the surrounding areas, one of our favorite ways to experience the Great Smoky Mountains is by camping in one of their many frontcountry campgrounds. … Read more
How to Set Up a Camp Kitchen There’s just something about camping food, isn’t there? Maybe it’s because we’re typically more active and working up an appetite while we’re camping, or maybe it’s just that our senses are activated by being outdoors all day. Whatever it is, it’s real. Food is generally a huge part … Read more
A loyal trail dog can be a huge part of any family. They provide companionship, protect us (sometimes against major life-threats like the mailman, garbage truck, or those villainous squirrels), provide free snuggles, and add a little chaos and excitement into our lives with their mischievous antics. I don’t want to say it’s like having … Read more
Dispersed camping with kids Dispersed camping with kids is becoming widely popular as families search for ways to get their family outside while maintaining distance from others. Quite honestly, our family usually chooses dispersed camping over designated campsites most of the time. I love that the kids (and dog) and run wild and free, we … Read more