There is increasing evidence of the dangers of screens for developing minds (and adults, if we’re honest). However, if you are going to try to reduce screen time in your family, you need to replace it with something. That’s where this post comes in! Summer is a great time to try to make changes, even ... Read more| Tales of a Mountain Mama
It’s time to start gearing up for back to school season! The best school gear does double duty, keeping kids comfortable in the classroom while holding up during recess, after school activities, and weekend adventures. Our team of mamas has rounded up our favorite high-quality back to school gear for outdoorsy kids that is perfect ... Read more| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Adventures are full of energy, challenge, growth and, often, their own flavor of chaos. Whether on all-adult excursions, solo trips, or family adventures, these components are something the adventurous spirit craves and savors. But if| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Get ready for summer fun! This Ultimate Summer Adventure List is packed with screen-free, outdoor activities to help your family connect, explore, and make the most of the season. It includes everything from backyard activities| Tales of a Mountain Mama
We know that getting our family outdoors boosts immunity, uplifts challenging moods, creates bonds, bolsters mental health and inspires creativity and connection to nature. But have you thought about how we can use time outdoors for building grit in our children that will be useful in many other areas of life? Even if our family ... Read more| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Over the years our number of bikes have continued to grow and it seems like the proper number of bikes is always n+1. We have a family of four and more than 2 bikes per| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Kids + winter often leads to a pile of wet clothes. And we all know the trick to keeping kids happy in the cold winter months is warm, dry gear. Here are some of our| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Having all your gear perfectly organized is the thing of dreams. And although I try my best, we still go through bouts where we get unorganized. And it seems like the only way to fix| Tales of a Mountain Mama
If you are going to take kids on a thru-hike (or really any long-distance backpacking trip), you need to think a bit more carefully about gear than if you were just taking them in a| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Tweens and teens are an awesome demographic of people, despite what you may have heard from well-meaning adults trying to offer advice. Every age has its wonderful traits, and this one is no exception! Of| Tales of a Mountain Mama
"Diaper bag" and "adventure" are two words that usually don't appear together in the same sentence. When I think of a diaper bag, I usually picture an overstuffed tote bag or a feminine looking backpack.| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Outdoor play is fun and beneficial for kids! Toys can certainly be a part of the outdoor experience, and below are some of our best outdoor toys for kids. Whether the kids in your life are active or artistic, younger or older, or play solo or in a big group, here are some great choices to peruse!| Tales of a Mountain Mama
One of the very first things I taught in my high school biology classroom was how to make observations about nature. I took my ninth and tenth grade students outside to three trees next to| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Earlier this year, I was out on a hike with my boys when we crossed paths with another family on the trail. The mother was trying, in vain, to get her family’s attention by pointing| 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
I'll be the first to admit that I was late to jump on the base layers for kids bandwagon. I've always loved and worn them as an adult, but I did not appreciate until very| Tales of a Mountain Mama