Family Camping and Hiking

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) […]

You’re heading out for a family walk in the woods, not packing for Armageddon.  It’s good to be prepared, but surely there’s a limit to how much you can comfortably carry!  When I’m out for a family day hike, I absolutely hate carrying a heavy backpack.  And, if you’re like me, you hate it even

Camping always presents new challenges for tasks that are usually simple to execute at home. Take boiling water, for example. But, depending on your particular camping situation, below you’ll learn the best way for you and tips on boiling water faster and safer! Looking for the quick answer: How to Boil Water When Camping? 1.

Canned food has been a go-to for campers far and wide… just think back to those old westerns your dad would watch, the cowboys warming up a can of bean on the fire… Well, camping canned foods aren’t just beans anymore!  In this article, we’ll dig into the reasons why canned foods are the absolute

Camping is a great way to get away from the everyday grind, enjoy the outdoors, and spend some quality time together. But the stress of meal planning for camping can be enough for people to avoid camping all together… especially when you’re cooking for kids or don’t have a passion for cooking. Here are some

How do you know your toddler is ready to go camping? How do you know you’re ready to go camping with a toddler? For some parents this idea is either super exciting or super daunting.   Below you’ll find our absolute best 5 tips for camping with toddlers. (Seriously, these are good tips!) But if

You’ve got camping reservations for the weekend and the weather forecast is calling for rain, rain, and more rain… do you still go or do you cancel and stay home? Believe me, camping in the rain is not my favorite thing, but I’ve been learning tips and hacks over the years on how to stay

You’ve spent hours planning, packing, preparing, and driving… and you’ve finally arrived at the campsite for the weekend.  But, before you can even sit down and enjoy that juicy YA novel you’ve brought along, you’re little one says “I’m bored”. What?  Seriously… the whole reason you’ve brought the family here is so they can make

I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing quite as frustrating as a completely disorganized campsite. When we go camping, I want to slide into a lazy, relaxing mode and just enjoy nature and my family. This is impossible when someone is constantly asking me where everything is. So I’ve come up with some camping