From Brokenness to a Boler: Chris Nelmes
My conversation with Chris went in a direction I could never have predicted. For weeks I'd been talking to outdoor adventurers of all kinds, none who had ever lost sight of the role that their outdoor...
View Article10 Tips for Camping with a Baby
If you're a new parent, the thought of taking your baby camping might seem pretty far-fetched. But if it's something you love to do you may be tempted to give it a shot. Break them in early, right? I...
View ArticleMotherhood: Embracing a New Approach to the Outdoors
....so far this summer, I've done more switchbacks on the pavement trying to keep my 4-month-old content (Keep moving or I'll cry!) than I have switchbacks up a mountainside. The mountains for me feel...
View Article21 Inspiring and Outdoorsy Parents You Should Meet: Their Blogs, Tips and More
They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say: even better if that village shares your interests and some of your philosophy on child-rearing. Imagine my joy when I discovered a wonderful online...
View ArticleWhen Things Fall Through: The Harder Parts of Outdoor Parenting
I can't shake this part of myself - this yearning desire, this need, for a personal connection with the outdoors. And as my little one grows up, I feel opportunity returning. Which is why it's so hard...
View ArticleAdventurous Parents: Top Ten Posts of 2015
I'm here on the last day of 2015 and I made it. That is the important thing. We are on the edge, ready to dive into another year, and one glance at the calendar tells me it will be nothing short of...
View Article5 Myths of Outdoor Parenting
The funny thing with myths is that there is usually some element of truth to them. But mostly they take us down that dangerous hole of comparison. It has been a process for me to realize that there...
View ArticleTips for Backpacking and Backcountry Camping with Kids: A to Z
Eager to get into the backcountry with kids in tow? Here's a guide to the ins and outs of life on the trail with littles, from A to Z.
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