Tatum started insisting (screaming) on hiking herself when she was about 14-16 months old. It almost seems like kids have their own time table of when they are interested in hiking independently. Here are 5 tips that I found to be true for BOTH of my kids, despite their different levels of interest in hiking.
Read MoreHuck was super hesitant our first day out. He had nothing but bad experiences on pedal bikes- and this one didn’t have training wheels! But after 3 short sessions, he was up and riding on his own! And feeling confident! This is a HUGE DIFFERENCE from our year of struggling. Before heading out
Read MoreShort answer: Yes. Being able to have an extra few summers of riding bikes with my kids in their childhood is worth every single penny. The end. Long Answer? Read Below:
Read MoreEarlier this winter I met up with my friend Andrea Slusarski of @drawingfromnature to skin with the kids. Andrea showed up with some watercolors and set up to let Huck paint at the top of our hike. It was snowing and beautiful, and Huck happily
Read MoreBefore leaving the house to go look for rocks, we spent a little time learning about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. This is a very basic
Read MoreNow that it is spring, and we have heard some new bird calls from our windows, Huck and I have been learning about migratory birds. Later this week we hope to visit the Audubon Center trails in our neighborhood (when it is not as crowded), but Huck was really interested in watching this video in migratory birds.
Read MoreOne of the smartest moves you must make for your family is to understand that there is an increased level of vulnerability when you are adventuring with kids. Be quick to accept that fact. Pause. And MOVE ON. Your first offense against disaster/discomfort is research and planning. Spend some time learning WHERE to go, HOW to go, and develop a system that works for your family.
Read MoreMy husband and I are a typical couple. We’re pretty crazy about each other, but if we haven’t been investing in our relationship, we actually start to drive each other pretty crazy. From the early days of our relationship, one of our love languages has been the time we spend biking together- pedaling, sweating, talking,
Read MoreIt's no secret that Huck and I love a good road trip. When my husband travels for work, we'll often load up the car and head down south for a few days. To be honest, I worry more about comfort and safety when I travel with Huck- especially when we're driving down those dusty dirt roads with no cell coverage. With all the other gear we need to pack for each trip, I like to make it easy on myself and leave a subset of supplies in our car all the time.
Read MoreIn this season of life, I fall somewhere between a minimalist backpacker and a car camper with a full sized cooler. I like to cook a warm meal while I’m camping, but am not making pancakes and bacon on the camp stove, and peach crumble in the dutch oven (like my dad). Cooking with a toddler
Read MoreWhen I have friends that are just getting into mountain biking, I take them on one of three trails to make them fall in love with the sport. Mueller Park is one of those trails. It's close to the city yet wooded enough to feel like the mountains, it's steep enough for a good workout, and it's technically easy enough
Read MoreThe Living Room hike is PERFECT for getting a little sweaty without committing to a huge night. That being said, the hike maintains a nice pitch, totally doubling as a "leg day".
Read MoreWhenever I have friends visiting Salt Lake City looking to get up in the mountains for a short hike, I recommend the Desolation trail to the SLC overlook in Millcreek Canyon (especially for sunset). The foothill trails above Salt Lake City
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We’re used to “dirt bagging” it in Moab. We actually drive right by the Sorrel River Ranch every time on our way out of town (sleep deprived and shower deprived), and have been FANTASIZING about booking a trip for our family. “But! Would staying here change everything we love about a trip to Moab?” Turns out: Only in the best ways possible! Let me tell you what we loved about staying at the Sorrel River Ranch.