This is likely to be an “alpine start” I am never going to forget. For those new to outdoorsie lingo, here is a brief definition: alpine start- 1. To make an efficient start on a long climb by packing all your gear the previous evening and starting early in the morning, usually well before sunrise. My…

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…

After weeks of rain ruining our weekend plans, last Sunday dawned bright and brilliant. But after a few moments of consideration, we realized our go-to Wasatch trails were still under a few feet of snow. What to do? Having checked out Mill Creek Canyon this winter for some easy family-friendly snowshoeing, we decided to head…

There isn’t a parent out there that doesn’t worry about their kids. Kid safety is something we all toss around inside our heads, but often do nothing about. Recently my husband received a RoadID Slim wrist bracelet for running. You know…running lots of miles in the early morning darkness? What if you keel over on…

The balance bike phenomenon is gaining momentum, and it is hard to find a store that isn’t carrying at least some version of one for your toddler. But we are a bit biased around here, we love Strider Bikes…yes, better than any of the others. Maybe you are wondering, what does this have to do…

I am back! And refreshed by the beautiful Colorado Collegiate wilderness. I will share all about my trip soon… for now I will tease by sharing my favorite moment I captured from the trip: But until I can collect my thoughts on everything I learned in Colorado, I want to share about a community of…

I love going new places. I feel as though I’ve been walking around with blurry vision and then suddenly my vision has cleared. The world is stark, clear, colorful, inspiring. That is why I love travel. Love adventuring to unseen places. It brings life to my soul. But there is also a time and place…

This has got to be up there on my list of favorite places to camp. OK, after sitting here for a moment , I can actually think of no other place I like camping more. Now maybe I just haven’t experienced enough all-America-camping. But that has got to count for something, right? Directions: Sand Flats is…

What to expect: The bike park lies hidden like a jewel in the rough. Tucked in the lap of North Table Mountain, I would have driven right by, if my parents hadn’t been directing me. This park is a “bike only skill park.” Features include downhill flow trail (I had a blast on this), multi-directional trails,…

What to expect: This is by and far our favorite bike park for the kids! And they are perfect for the little Strider enthusiasts. (And the adult enthusiast too!) Here is a link with some pictures of everything the adults (or crazy kids) can do. But here is why we like it for the young…

I haven’t totally mastered this YouTube thing. I spent most of the week attempting to upload the video so I could link it. But if this is posting…then I must have found success somehow! Last week we cashed in on our REI dividend and 20% off coupon and bought our daughter a pedal bike. (Novara…

OK, it is spring! While the breeze is still chilly, the sun is warm. And kids are swarming the neighborhood on nearly every imaginable thing with wheels. And we are joining in on the fun. So, I thought, “Why don’t we pump out some biking posts?” Since we are all in the mood… We LOVE…

One year ago: we lived in a different house, a different state.  Now it seems like a different world.  So many years come to an end, and I am amazed [disgruntled] at how little has changed in my life.  This year I am amazed [loving] all the change.   We talk alot about our adventures…

His face says it all.

We love our Striders and they go everywhere with us. They are marketed as a “No Pedal Balance Bike” teaching kids to balance and steer before the complicated task of pedaling. We got our first Strider for our son at about 22 months old. One plus: as they transition to pedaling, they never need training…