Toddler Hiking: Checklist and Tips

Toddler Hiking: Checklist and Tips Toddlers are generally chaos machines, and throwing an adventure like hiking on top of their normally boundless energy can feel overwhelming. But in the end, I find the outdoors absorbs the energy of my two-year-old much better than I can! I’ve made my fair share of mistakes while hiking with … 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

Trail Etiquette For Kids

Two children hiking on a path in summer

Trail Etiquette For Kids When we take kids on the trail, not only are we raising the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, we are raising nature protectors and defenders. Taking the time to teach kids trail etiquette for kids will give everyone the best outdoor experience and create an environment of sustainability. Kids are always … Read more

Hiking in Cold Weather with Babies

Your Guide to Hiking in Cold Weather with Babies There’s something different about hiking in cold weather. Yes, it’s cold, and yes, it takes effort to bundle everyone up to get out the door. But it’s also quiet, peaceful, and even a little magical. I love picking out animal tracks in the snow with my … Read more

Best Hiking Gear for Women

Best Hiking Gear for Women

Best Hiking Gear for Women If you’re like me, you invest a decent amount of money into your kids, often while wearing the same clothes for years and years. As a mom, it’s hard to justify spending money on yourself when you see so many other places it needs to go. But, refreshing and updating … Read more