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Camping and Hiking / Eastern Sierra Nevadas [Family Edition]

Camping Chronicles, Destinations, Family Travel by alyssa on June 18, 2019

The Eastern Sierra Mountains, stretching from Lake Tahoe in the north to Death Valley in the south, are some of the most magnificent adventure grounds I’ve ever seen. This May we took two weeks to explore the region, hike, camp and visit some of the amazing hot springs we’ve heard so much about. What we…

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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Camping Chronicles, Destinations, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on April 9, 2018

As the end of our 8 weeks of travel came to an end, we found ourselves at a bit of a low. If you tagged along on our adventures last summer, then you read the post on leaving Oregon, with wildfire evacuations hot on our heels. We passed from Oregon into Idaho and the smoke did…

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KP Tip: Motivating Your Kids in the Outdoors

Backpacking Project 2013, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals, Parenting by alyssa on January 27, 2018

If you are part of our Facebook community, then you know that a few weeks ago, we started our all new Kid Project Tip Series! This is the second tip in a series of new tip videos shared every week on our Facebook and YouTube channels! Since it is super easy to miss things via…

The Best Sleeping Bags for Kids [Updated 2018]

Camping Chronicles, Gear Reviews, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on June 27, 2017

We are often asked about what sleeping bags we prefer for our kids when camping or backpacking, and our experienced with the variety of brands on the market. So here are all my answers regarding synthetic bags. But first some broad spectrum tips regarding kids sleeping bags for outdoor adventures. Tips for purchasing a kid’s…

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A Guide to Camping in Southern Utah

Camping Chronicles, Destinations, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on March 22, 2017

Every year, March emerges like a butterfly from a chrysalis, and everyone (from Utah and beyond) starts dreaming of heading to southern Utah. And for good reason! Southern Utah is like the sweet taste of summer in March-May. Bluebird days in the mid-70s, a unique and wild landscape, and endless opportunity for adventure. Below are…

Camping near Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Camping Chronicles, Destinations by alyssa on June 5, 2016

Every once in a while we willingly and knowingly enter into a “bad idea.” Last weekend, we decided last minute to head to Capitol Reef National Park. Without camping reservations. On Memorial Weekend. Just a tad crazy. But we had an amazing weekend, didn’t have too hard a time finding camping, and learned a lot…

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Gear Review: Enlightened Equiptment’s Backcountry Quilts for Kids

Backpacking Project 2013, Camping Chronicles, Gear Reviews by alyssa on June 13, 2014

As our kids get older, we have gotten bolder. Our adventures have migrated from family car camping to multiple backpacking trips a summer. But always the gear… sleeping bags that are heavy and bulky. So we jumped at the opportunity to try out backcountry quilts by Enlightened Equipment. And I must say, we’ve been won…

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Camping/Hiking/Skiing as a Single Parent? Yes!

Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals, Parenting by alyssa on March 26, 2014

It is Sunday morning and despite being early March, it feels like April. Temperatures are encouraging us out the door and even though I am operating as a single parent for a few days, I am still meeting some good friends for a hike in Mill Creek Canyon. But I’ll be honest: I am tempted…

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Q&A: Keeping a young kid IN their sleeping bag?

Backpacking Project 2013, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on March 24, 2014

A Kid Project reader recently asked:  How do you make your toddlers stay in their sleeping bags? My 21-month-old rolls all over the crib and she hates to wear any sleeping bag that covers her feet. She wears a Halo sleepsack at home but it won’t be warm enough for camping. Any suggestions? Ahhh! The…

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The right sleeping bag for your kid…

Backpacking Project 2013, Camping Chronicles, Gear Reviews, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on July 9, 2013

As a family, we’ve tried out a ton of different sleeping bags over the years. And for the vast amount of families, you cannot go wrong. Well…too wrong. Most sleeping bags on the market will keep your kids warm in moderate to warm temperatures. But there are significant differences that can affect a good night’s…

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Five of Our Favorite Camping Items for Families

Camping Chronicles, Gear Reviews, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on June 27, 2013

With the Fourth of July staring us in the face, I figured I would share some of our favorite camping items for family fun! These range in price and size but have each added tremendous value to our camping trips. 1. BugLit This little LED “buggy” looking light is my newest favorite piece of gear…for…

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Camping Chronicles – Best Campgrounds in North America

Camping Chronicles, Destinations by alyssa on May 13, 2013

Good morning everyone! I am sitting her, sipping away at my coffee, and typing away at the keyboard. To be honest I feel sort of frenzied this morning. But I am going to try to SLOW DOWN. I am joining outdoor bloggers from across North America today and sharing our favorite campgrounds. We all know…

From Tent to Trailer, what did we do?!

Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals, The Big Picture by alyssa on August 20, 2012

It is 6 a.m. My coffee is keeping me company this morning. And you too! I am not a morning person. But my in-laws just hit the road back to Oregon and I find myself up and unable to go back to bed. And really there is no better time for this mom to write…

Can’t escape the tears…

Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals, Parenting, The Big Picture by alyssa on June 1, 2012

We were three pitches up on Bastille Crack, in Eldo. I was doing my first ever hanging belay and I had to pee. This is embarrassing to admit. But I had to pee really bad. Bad enough I felt like vomiting [though I am sure 50% of my nausea was do to nerves.] See, for…

Things you don’t think of…[Camping Chronicles]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by chris on May 18, 2012

This post is like my recyle bin. Useful little tidbits – that have no where else to go. It might feel a little all-over-the-place. And well…it is! No matter how prepared I think I am, I always forget something. We just hope it is a “cheap” something we can grab at the local store. Often,…

Kids Bored around camp? [Crafts and Activities]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on May 14, 2012

OK, you are right. There is no such thing as kids getting bored around camp. Usually. But when you have been camping for 5 days and still have a few more before you leave? Sometimes you need to change it up a bit.  Not to mention those famously few camping trips where weather keeps you…

When Potty Training Invades a Campsite [Camping Chronicles]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on May 11, 2012

Welcome to the third post in the Camping Chronicles. We’ve talked a whole lot about staying warm. Now we are switching gears entirely to potty training. I had to start this post off with this photo. Cause why not?! We all need a few more laughs when it comes to potty training. If you are…

A Bloggers Mashup on Warmth [Camping Chronicles]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on May 9, 2012

Welcome to part two of “Keeping your kids warm” in our series, Camping Chronicles! Today I am simply the messenger. I called it a bloggers “mashup” cause well, we are mashing it up! Taking lots of ingredients, from lots of places and mixing it all up for ya. I asked my fellow outdoor mom’s what…

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Tenting warmth and woes…[Camping Chronicles]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on May 7, 2012

This is the first post in our series Camping Chronicles, discussing all things camping with kids! Join us for more posts on topics such as packing, potty training, camper trailers, and good gear. Today we are attempting to answer the endless problem of how to sleep your babies in a tent AND keep them warm….

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Crag-ing it…with the babies. [repurposing your indoor baby gear]

Article Series, Camping Chronicles, Outdoor Practicals by alyssa on May 1, 2012

Join us for our series called the Camping Chronicles, for more tips and information! There is a segment of the climbing [outdoor] population that sighs and rolls their eyes every time they see a family come around the corner. They are bitter when their peaceful silence is interrupted by a crying infant. Honestly, I think…

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