Winter Hiking for Beginners with Kids I love to hike and I love winter hiking with kids even with the additional challenges it brings. We live in an area with thousands of miles of hiking| Tales of a Mountain Mama
We've all been there. It's January (or November or February or whatever month brings the most drearies to your neck of the woods). It's cold and wet and cloudy, the kids are restless, and everyone| Tales of a Mountain Mama
First Aid Kits for the Outdoor Family We've all been there. A bike crash that results in a gashed open knee. Stumbling upon a surprise ground wasp nest in the middle of a hiking trail.| Tales of a Mountain Mama
First Aid Hacks on the Trail While First Aid is a skill we never WANT to actually use, accidents can (and DO!) happen when we are playing outside. Part of being a responsible parent on| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Beginner Snowshoeing: A Simple Family Past Time Most new people that I meet assume that since I grew up in Alaska, I love winter and I must be a skier or a snowboarder. I don’t.| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Best Tips for Hot Weather Hiking with Kids Summertime hiking is an easy way to get the whole family outside and moving. However, the heat of the summer is also nothing to be taken lightly,| Tales of a Mountain Mama
One of the most common questions I get as a winter loving mom is, "how do you dress kids to stay warm for winter play?" Luckily, I have the answer for you here, and also| Tales of a Mountain Mama