This Guide to the Stewart Falls Hike in Utah will cover trail information, best seasons to hike, winter preparation, and more. Stewart Falls is one of the best waterfall hikes in Utah and a personal favorite of mine. It’s a trail that really has it all with wildflowers, changing leaves, evergreen trees, epic views, moderate …
I’ve done a handful trips flying solo with a baby. It’s always a little nerve racking because there’s a lot of people and everyone is usually a little more stressed out. I am usually visiting friends or family so I don’t have to pack too crazy and I know there are friendly faces awaiting me …
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We have had a MILD winter so far and so my kids have not needed the warm layers they normally do. You don’t always need to dress your kids in a base layer, mid layer, and outer layer just because that is the usual guideline. Pay attention to the trailhead temperature and possibility of shade …
I have taken my kids on a few snowy hikes already, and having the proper winter gear for them makes all the difference. They can play in the snow for hours (literally) and when we get back to the car, their toes, ears, and fingers are all toasty warm. Over the years I have perfected …
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As a mom to 2 very busy toddlers that spend more time outside than in, I know the importance of giving them gifts they will use and love. I don’t want a bunch of junk sitting around our house or things they will get bored of after the Christmas fun runs out. These gifts are …
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My dog and I have been hiking together since he was a puppy. I went backpacking with my dog for the first time when he was about 1 year old and we have gone on dozens of trips since. My dog, Summit, is a 5 year old, 50lbs golden doodle (although he really just looks …
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With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to put together a list of things I love and use personally as a mom with a love for the outdoors. These are things that help me get outside more with my kids and just on my own. So if you have a mom or mother figure in …
Shopping for toddlers can be easy if you just search “Toys for *insert age*”. However, most of these toys will only entertain your little one for so long and will inevitably end up broken, cluttering your home, and part of the forgotten junk pile. I have made it a goal of mine to buy things …
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My family and I recently spent 4 days in Bend, Oregon and it just wasn’t long enough. Bend is a city full of family-friendly adventures. From canoeing, to cave tours, to hikes galore, to waterfalls and rivers. It is home to some of the world’s best rock climbing, mountain biking, and fly fishing. Basically what …
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