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We have a lot of wonderful National Parks in our country. In the south, I think most people think of the Great Smokey Mountains or maybe the Everglades. When the National Parks Act came into law in 1916, Georgia had been settled and the land had been cleared and was...
California has nine national parks in the state. I am fortunate to live within driving distance to four of them, and even more lucky to live just an hour outside of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. SEKI (as it’s often written when talking about both parks)...
The summer of 2019 was a big hiking season for me. I was hiking at least once a week and was pushing myself to do longer hikes with bigger elevation gains, and I did most of these hikes with my 30+ pound toddler on my back. In June of that summer we headed up to...
This month's mini-challenge is all about moving miles with kids. Having trouble getting your little ones motivated? I have a four year old son. He is just old enough to not need assistance with a stroller, pack or trailer, but still too young to move as quickly as my...
Get your headlamps on because you're about to ride through the 1.66 mile long, pitch black, St. Paul Pass Tunnel! The Route of the Hiawatha is, hands down, the best ride in Northern Idaho! It's a mountain bike path on an old railroad bed through the remote and deeply...
Looking for a fun, no-hassle, way to get outdoors in the winter? Try Snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is an excellent way to stay active in the winter. Anyone can do it. It’s just as easy as strapping on your snowshoes and going for a walk. No lessons required. All ages...