Family Backpacking Hygiene
You don’t have to feel like a cave man when you are on a long hike. People often tell me they would like to try backpacking, but can’t get over the idea of not showering for…
Family Backpacking
Family Backpacking Safety
Family Backpacking Safety: Because we hike with our kids, I err on the side of caution for our family backpacking safety supplies and probably pack more than we truly need. However, the few extra ounces in…
Family Backpacking 101- Basic Camping Gear
After several successful car camping road trips, our family decided we were ready to take the next step and try backpacking. We found that planning for a family backpacking trip was quite different from preparing for…
Family Backpacking Navigation
Family Backpacking Navigation: When family backpacking, we obviously want to be sure we know where we are going! (Although we definitely didn’t this time in White Sands, New Mexico and never want to repeat that experience!) In…
Hiking the Greenstone Ridge Trail in Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park There simply is no where quite like Isle Royale National Park. An island located in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale is a wilderness haven unlike any other. While it is…
Hiking Grand Canyon Rim to Rim With Kids
Planning a trip hiking Grand Canyon Rim to Rim with kids can feel daunting, but it is well worth the effort. Our Rim to Rim hike in the Grand Canyon is one of our favorite family…