Arlington National Cemetery
During our summer road trip (click here to see our itinerary), we visited Arlington National Cemetery during our stop in Washington D.C. While I have travelled to D.C. several times, this was the first time I…
August, 2013
A Cold and Miserable Day: Climbing Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
Climbing Cadillac Mountain With Kids on the South Ridge Trail Total Miles: 8.4 miles round trip Trails: South Ridge Trail Elevation Gain: 1350 feet Date: July, 2013 Trail Head: Blackwoods Campground- Rear of A Loop. You…
Hiking Beehive Loop Trail in Acadia National Park
Total Miles: 1.7 Trails: Beehive Loop Trail Elevation Gain: 445 feet Date: July, 2013 Trail Head: Park Loop Road Near the Sand Beach Parking Area One of our favorite hikes in Acadia National Park…
Exploring Shenandoah National Park
We just returned from a fun filled 3 week adventure which started in beautiful Shenandoah National Park where we stayed for three nights. (You can see our entire three week road trip itinerary through New England…
Dehydrating Food to Take Backpacking
One of the questions people often ask me when talking about backpacking with kids is about what we eat. I promise, none of us go hungry when out on the trail. In fact, I decided years…
Climbing South Turner Mountain in Baxter State Park
Sandy Stream Pond and South Turner Mountain Trails in Baxter State Park, Maine Total Miles: 3.8 Trails: Sandy Stream Pond Trail (0.6 miles) to South Turner Mountain Trail (1.5 miles one way with elevation gain…