Welcome! This is story from August 2017 that shares one of many times when the outdoors helped develop my kids’ confidence. We’d been on the road for ten weeks now, hiking to the top of peaks like The Chief in British Columbia, to secluded alpine lakes in the Sawtooths of Idaho, and beside glaciers in …
Hiking with kids
We have done a ton of hiking in our time of traveling. I love hiking. My oldest three kids love hiking. My fourth child likes to hike half the time. But my fifth child…well, she’s a whole different story. If it’s more than two miles, has any sort of elevation gain, or if the weather …
Do you stare longingly at photos of epic mountainscapes, beautiful forests, and gorgeous waterfalls? Do you look at travel blogs and say, “I wish I could do that?” Do you want to try new things, get outdoors, see amazing places, and feel adventurous? Wonder what gear you need to get started? Here’s our favorite gear that we …
Hidden across the highway from the more well-known Cascade Lakes Highway, with profound lakes, forests, and views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top mountains, is a gem that most out-of-state travelers never even give a second glance, the Peter Skene Ogden Trail. What makes this trail really fun is that there is a spot on …
Hike the Cinque Terre – a place untouched for centuries, brimming with unparalleled beauty. Planning tips for your unforgettable adventure. A place that can only be reached by foot– a place that has stood untouched for centuries– a place that contains more beauty than any traveler could dream of. Hiking the Cinque Terre is a …
