Winter hiking with a baby can feel daunting and stressful due to the unforgiving elements. It’s completely normal to worry when trying new things with your baby! The first time I took my son snowshoeing, I was concerned that he would overheat, but I also worried he might be too cold. I checked on him …
Backpacking with your baby can be both daunting and exhilarating all at once! There’s nothing better than getting back to what you love and spending your nights in the backcountry with your new trail buddy. However, adding a baby—and all the extra gear they need—can be overwhelming. It’s a lot of extra weight to carry. …
The Nāpali Coast is 17 miles of rugged, colorful coastline along the coast of Kauai. It is a sacred place that is mostly untouched land. The best way to see the Nāpali Coast is by sea or air, but there are a handful of hiking trails that give visitors epic views of these colorful cliffs …
The Road to Hana is without a doubt one of the most popular driving routes and for good reason. This road is full of history, stunning viewpoints, unique beaches, breathtaking waterfalls and good food. It is also well known for it’s never ending twists and turns. The Road to Hana has countless amazing stops along …
Pinnacles National Park got its name from the pinnacle rocks towering over this park, but the caves below are a unique and exciting experience to this park! The Pinnacles National Park caves are one of the big draws to this park and I’ll share everything you need to know about these caves before you head …
Did you know that Central Oregon is abundant in caves to explore?? Some are open year-round, some require a fee to enter and some have seasonal closures. Exploring caves can be fun activity not just for adults but for children. Not only is there so much to learn about the history of these caves, they …
Acadia is a beautiful national park with amazing trails accessible all year. Whether you’re new to hiking, going with your family or just want to see beautiful views, this guide has the best trails within the park. Acadia is a smaller national park, but full of wildlife, views and activities for the entire family. It’s …
Leaving the house with your baby can feel daunting, stressful, overwhelming and scary. Whether you’re a new mom, have multiple kids already, are an avid hiker prior to baby or have never hiked in your life, I hope to help you feel confident getting outside with your baby. Hiking with a baby doesn’t have to …
Utah is one of my favorite states because of it’s unique and stunning rock formations. But did you know that Oregon has some little pieces of what I call “Utah in Oregon” where you can see hoodoos and red rocks? I’m going to share 6 amazing places to see unique Utah-like rocks in Oregon. Smith …
Smith Rock State Park is one of the 7 wonders of Oregon and a must-see place if you’re in Central Oregon. I’m lucky enough to say Smith Rock is in my backyard. I live a short distance from this amazing places and get to spend a lot of time soaking up its beauty. It’s one …