Hooray for camping season! We are looking forward to heading out with our RV this coming weekend, and I can’t wait. If you’re like us, your prize camper ends up…
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9 Campfire Tips for Building the Perfect Fire
Read moreDid you know that camping is the number one vacation activity in America? And at the days end, sitting around a fire, watching the stars, and making some S’mores…
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5 Tips For Selecting a White Water Rafting Guide
Read moreIt was time, at last. Growing up on the Missouri River in South Dakota, I miss having water recreation in my life. This summer my youngest was 7 years old,…
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Storing Your Outdoor Equipment ~ the Challenge… and Solution
Read moreThe following article was sponsored by Guardian Storage. Been eyeballing that kayak or SUP board every time you go to REI, but walk away sadly shaking your head when you…
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5 Tips for Adding Fun to Your Family Hike
Read moreI’m so happy about the longer, warmer days lately! Excitement is running high, to get outside and play. We just had an awesome weekend of exploring and hiking, inspired by…
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Outdoor Gear Review: Mishmi Takin Jacket ~ Women’s Virunga
Read moreWhile hiking in his native Himalayas, Kapil realized his high-end boots and jacket were not performing. So he founded Mishmi Takin, a company that designs ventilation-focused boots and shells with fabrics that…
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5 Big Reasons Colorado’s Crested Butte is AWESOME for Learning to Ski
Read moreHidden in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is a fabulous ski destination, Crested Butte. With long, fabulous runs, combined with lower prices and crowds – this is a mountain worth checking out…
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14 Places Kids Ski Free in Colorado
Read moreDecember 2018 UPDATE: See my new, updated post for the new 2018-19 list of Colorado kid ski deals –> Colorado Ski Deals 2018-19 for Families – Kids Ski Free It’s…
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When a 7th Grade Hiking Field Trip Goes Awry
Read moreLast Friday was the perfect Colorado Fall day. Sunny and high 60’s, absolutely ideal hiking weather. My daughter’s 7th grade class was scheduled to do a class hike field trip. …
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Take Me Bass Fishing… at Walt Disney World!
Read moreMy family recently enjoyed a Take Me Fishing excursion that involved Walt Disney World bass fishing! Here’s everything you need to know – what do you need to bring, and…

















