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All the various ways that you and your family can engage with the great outdoors!

National Parks Road Trips

VISITING MANZANAR NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

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March 24, 2020
Nestled against the Eastern Sierra range, with snow capped mountains peering down from above and a brisk wind sweeping through, sits the Manzanar National Historic Site.  While, this may sound like a spectacular spot for a vacation; sadly, this is where a very dark time in our US history has been preserved for the education […]
Hiking Outdoor Newbies

7 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR KIDS TO HIKE

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February 25, 2020
As parents we look forward to passing our love of the outdoors onto our children.  Many of us strap our kiddos into a baby carrier very early in their lives and hope they fall in love with all the new experiences they are having!  We also really look forward to when our little ones are […]
Hiking National Parks

HIKING DELICATE ARCH TRAIL WITH KIDS

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February 5, 2020
Delicate Arch is the most iconic rock structure in Utah.  Located just outside the city of Moab, Delicate Arch is a golden sandstone bridge that towers alone on the tip of a deep bowl of orange striped rock that drops off steeply on both sides of the arch.  It stands in solitude like the Statue […]
Camping Outdoor Newbies Road Trips

PLANNING YOUR FIRST CAR CAMPING TRIP

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January 22, 2020
Car camping is one of the easiest ways to get started camping whether it’s by yourself, with a group of friends or your family.  Having your car parked at your campsite gives you an easy base to work from and it allows you to bring a few extra ‘comforts’ of home to make your trip […]
Hiking National Parks

DISCOVERING LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST

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January 9, 2020
We love it when we discover a whole new area to explore and hike in our own backyard.  Living in Southern California, there is so much to discover and sometimes you just need a friend to invite you to hike somewhere you haven’t visited before and just like that your world expands! We’ve driven through […]
Camping Food Outdoor Newbies

4 EASY WAYS TO ELEVATE CAMPING BREAKFASTS

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December 3, 2019
Cooking at the campsite can be many things.  It can be quick or drawn-out. It can be a fun bonding moment or it can be a chore.  It can even be all those things and more at once leading you to being intimidated and a bit too conservative in your meal planning which is why […]
Camping Outdoor Newbies

FINDING THE IDEAL SPOT TO PITCH YOUR TENT

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October 15, 2019
Whether you reserved your campsite 6 months ago or at the last minute found a fabulous First-Come-First-Served site, campers often have no idea how the actual layout of their site will be until you’re standing right in front of it.  Your site may have a severe slope or the fire ring and picnic table are […]
Hiking National Parks Road Trips

FAMILY ROAD TRIP TO SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK

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October 1, 2019
When our youngest was 15 months old, we took our first long road trip from California to Utah to explore some spectacular National Parks.  Since then, each year in March, when my husband has Spring Break from his university teaching position, we take a week to drive, hike, explore and bond in some of our […]
Camping Gear Outdoor Newbies

ESSENTIAL CAMPING CHECKLIST

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September 17, 2019
Do you want to get outdoors and take your family on their first camping trip but aren’t quite sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve camped before but need a reminder of what to pack on your next trip? Either way, this essential camping checklist is for you. We want to make it as easy […]
Camping Outdoor Newbies

FIRST COME FIRST SERVED CAMPING TIPS

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September 10, 2019
Growing up as a child, my parents would plan our trips months in advance.  It felt as every detail was thought out and we were prepared for anything that could occur.  My husband, on the contrary, grew up having his dad come home from work and on a whim saying “Kids let’s get in the […]