Why, Why, Why?! Honestly, I am sitting down this morning, with a warm cup of coffee and thinking, why do we do trip reports? Bragging, rights? One giant leap into the cyber-world, hoping someone acknowledges our existence and proves our lives valid?

Why do I read trip reports?

Well, honestly, I don’t [very often]. If I click the link at all, I skim for cool photos. Something that might inspire me to read more. When I do read a trip report I am looking for something specific - something in the form of we-are-going-to-that-location-next-month and I want beta on what to expect. OR I am looking for gear and tips to make my own outdoor adventures more successful.

I won’t for one minute kidd myself that anyone other than my family wants to read a blow-by-blow of our rompings in nature. If I am wrong, please correct me :). So I am writing this to share a little of our vision - before I do launch into a new series of trip reports on Moab, UT. I plan on sharing destinations and information relevant to a parent that might just be going where we went, and wants to come prepared. Along with this we are launching a new feature called The Tip Jar: where we will share our top 5 gear/tips/tricks that led to success on the trip. These could be epic camping trips or a day at the local zoo. Our hope is to spread some love of bringing the kids along in your adventures -quickie style. So, join us. Feel free to pass on your “top 5” from your trips! See ya soon, in trip-land-ville.