Safety tips for camping with kids and babies! Keep those little ones safe while you have a great adventure!
Camping stoves are a fantastic way to cook food fast while exploring the great outdoors. Their portability and convenience make them a must-have item for campers and backpackers alike. But what about when you’re stuck indoors during inclement weather, or want to have a hot meal when your gas stove is broken? Can you use…
Being prepared for camping during a thunderstorm is a major step in our family’s camping routine. Here, we’ll talk about camping in a thunderstorm, including how to minimize risk, stay safe, and still have fun. Camping is a family-friendly activity for all ages, but it isn’t without risk. Here in Minnesota, the weather forecast is…
You’re going to need to know how to treat your clothes with permethrin if you’re going camping in tick country. Lyme disease is no joke, so if we’re in the woods, we’re wearing permethrin-treated clothing. Permethrin treated clothing is the main thing we use for tick and insect repellent. We’ve found that there is only…
Since campfires are an essential part of the family camping experience, campfire safety for kids is an integral part of any camp experience. We’ve only been camping without a campfire once and it was an odd experience not being able to be roasting marshmallows every night. As avid family campers, we’ve talked with our little…
Camping and hiking are fun, but there are risks anytime you head into the woods. Getting lost is scary for parents and families to contemplate, but essential to consider. Through education and preparation, you create the best chance of keeping little ones safe and in sight. Of course, we’d all like to avoid getting lost…
If you’re going on a hike, it’s always a good idea to figure out the best foods to eat before, during, and after a hike with kids. Hiking is one of our favorite outdoor activities. You get to explore nature, be active, and bond as a family. A big part of outdoor activities is preparation….
If you are planning a hiking or camping trip in bear country, it’s best to prepare in case you come into contact with a bear at some point. The idea of a bear encounter can be scary, but it’s something you can prepare for so you know what to do and how to practice proper…
Camping is a family fun activity you can enjoy year-round. The key is to know your limits, bring the right equipment, and of course, understand camping safety rules. One of the things we’re asked about most frequently is camping safety for kids. We’ve been taking our son along on camping adventures since he was 8…
The great outdoors is a wonderful place, but it has a few downsides, including pests. Camping for so many years has taught my family to ignore many of nature’s creepy crawlies. There’s one pest, however, that can’t be overlooked – ticks. There are different types of ticks, and not all carry disease. Here in Minnesota,…
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…
