Here you’ll read all about taking kids camping and hiking. You’ll find gear reviews, camping tips and guides, camping recipes, inspiration, and more.
It doesn’t have to take you three days to pack for a two day camping trip. Gather up all those random scraps of paper and camping lists and grab these camping with kids checklists instead! I’ll tell you a secret: your kids don’t care if you bring the foldable kitchen or if there’s a table […]
Camping with kids packing list & tips for stress-free family camping! Read More »
There are a few basic bear safety rules for keeping yourself and your kids safe around bears. Below, you’ll find various information, tips, and tidbits gathered from reliable North American sources. These are some of the topics we’ll discuss: The intention of this article is to arm you, not alarm you. Should we be worried
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If you’re adventuring outdoors in bear country it is best practice to carry a can of bear spray with you. But, if the need arose, would you actually know how to use your bear spray? Believe me, if you find yourself face to face with a mamma bear, you won’t have time to read the
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If some of the kids in your family bark and have four furry legs… and if you’re a family that loves to go camping, then here are 6 quick camping with dog tips to make your family trips a little easier and a little more enjoyable for everyone! Since I don’t actually have a dog
Bringing Fido Camping? 6 quick tips for camping with your dog Read More »
So you want to go camping… but where will you camp? Finding and choosing a campground may not be easy. There are lots of things to take into consideration before you head out for the weekend. Read on below for 13 of the most important considerations to help you choose a campground perfect for your
How to choose a campground: 13 Top Considerations! Read More »
Do you like secrets? Do you also like oatmeal? Well, for all you oatmeal-eating, secret-lovers, this one’s for you: Did you know you can stop buying those overly processed and overly-sweetened pre-packaged instant oatmeals and instead start making your own healthy homemade instant oatmeal for camping? No worries, it’s easy! You can do this. These
Homemade Instant Oatmeal Recipes – a perfect camping breakfast! Read More »
What do you pack to eat when you’re heading out on the trail? Does your family have any go-to snacks for hiking? Or, do you just rummage through the cupboards and grab whatever randomness you find? Below you’ll find a whole bunch of hiking snack suggestions – all sorts of relatively healthy and easy options
Cheap, easy, & yummy hiking snacks for kids (from an outdoorsy mom) Read More »
Heading out camping for your first time can be both a scary and exciting experience. If you’re new to travel trailer camping you’ve probably spend a lot of time reading and asking and learning how best camping should be done. But, there’s no better way to learn than by doing. Here you’ll find one mom’s
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Camping is such a fantastic way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with nature and family. While cooking meals can be a fun part of the whole camping experience, it can also be time-consuming, requiring a lot of equipment, prepping, and planning. When I camp, I like to make my trip as
No fire? No problem! 40 Easy No Cook Meals for Camping Read More »
There’s nothing quite like the smell of a campfire to bring back memories of camping trips and nights spent around the fire. But, while the smell might be nostalgic, you might not actually want to carry that smell around with you after you’ve returned from your trip! Below you’ll find some tested (and some suggested)
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