Beginner’s Guides

Imaging going on hikes where no one is whining and asking to turn back. One of the easiest ways to get your kids to hike longer is by packing the right hiking food for kids. Hiking is one of our family’s favorite outdoor activities. It warms you up in the winter, gets the blood flowing,…

Camping is all fun and games until someone needs to go to the bathroom.  Our family is camping enthusiasts. We don’t discriminate against sites based on the availability of flushing toilets. Some of our fondest memories are trips where we roughed it. Of course, roughing it leads to the issue of creating a toilet area…

One of my favorite parts of camping is cooking. Creating the perfect camp kitchen takes all the stress out of fireside meals. From preparation and seasoning to boiling, grilling, and roasting, having the right equipment makes all the difference. Here, we’ll talk about how to set up a camp kitchen. Both in terms of supplies…

Cooking on your camping trip is very different from other cooking. These simple yet fun breakfast ideas are close to home with all of the flavors your kids love, and they are all perfect for over the campfire or even to allow you to skip cooking entirely for the morning. These options aren’t just good…

Camping offers tons of family fun, but that fun can derail when your camping gear is strewn about the site. You need a plan to stay organized while camping. Over the years we’ve learned things get lost or left behind without a plan. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools, tricks and camping storage ideas to…

Camping is a fun opportunity to make memories with your family. One of the hardest parts of camping is keeping everyone fed. When you are out being active all day, it is common to be hungrier than usual, so it is normal to expect your children to want more food while you are out camping….

Winter camping is one of life’s special joys. It might seem daunting for newcomers, but there are plenty of ways to keep cozy in the cold. It all comes down to preparation and heating a tent safely.  Our family has always had the camping bug. It was such a disappointment to see the season end…

Camping with youngsters is fun but challenging. The biggest challenge comes at bedtime with the inevitable question of how to get a baby to fall asleep while camping. There’s a new environment, strange sounds, and a new bed to get used to. When we got pregnant with our son, my husband and I knew we…