We do a LOT of hiking, which means we are always testing out the best hiking snacks for kids and ourselves. I’m here to share healthier options to keep the kids energized and fueled during those beautiful days outdoors. So you won’t find candy options here (though I know many parents use it for motivation…
Wondering if you should hike to Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park with the kids? We’ve visited Rocky Mountain National Park many times as a family, either just enjoying a scenic drive or (more often) getting out to explore on foot. There are so many places to explore in the park that it’s hard…
We have visited Rocky Mountain National Park many times over the years as a family. The kids have been little and in hiking carriers, up to today when they all independently walk on their own. I can confidently say that one of our favorite, and the one I think is the best, hike in Rocky…
Looking for a super easy hike in Rocky Mountain National park that is great for kids and comes with great scenery? Check out Sprague Lake in RMNP for awesome views without much effort. We’ve been to Sprague Lake a few times and each time we forget how beautiful it is. I mean, it seems like…
If you have plans to hike to Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park, you are in for a real treat. This beautiful lake has picture-perfect blue hues, a gorgeous setting, and a great hike leading to it. Can you do this hike with kids? Yes! Though there are some things I would have liked…
If you’ve ever looked for ways to enjoy Colorado’s top attractions without spending a fortune, you’ve probably come across the Get Out Pass. We decided to try it out for ourselves—and after a year of using it, we’ve visited everything from unique animal encounters to trampoline parks… all for free with the pass. But is…
If you are looking for travel inspired baby names like we once did, you’ve come to the right place! We are a family that loves to travel. Even before we had kids and even before we were married, I always loved learning about culture and far away places. When we became pregnant with our first…
When most people think about Kansas, they think about the long stretch of highway where you can see for miles and miles and wonder “is Kansas boring?”. They think Kansas is flat as a pancake, that this is where Dorothy spun away because of all the tornadoes. And if that’s you, you’re not wrong. Where…
You are about to go on a trip to an incredibly beautiful park, but then you start booking and realize… it’s really hard to find affordable places to stay near Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton is filled with places to stay like Jackson and Teton Village, and they both are a little more on…
We just returned from our trip to Grand Teton National Park and definitely can put this park on my top ten thanks to its incredible beauty. Having just been to the park, I can also tell you that there are some must-bring items to enjoy this park comfortably. So I’ve come up with a packing…