Party on! We are here to raise the next generation to be excellent to each other and to our planet.
Trips
Non-heinous places to go that will provide a most excellent adventure! We only recommend places that us or our friends have been. No PR fluff here, compadres! Only the goods and the greats.
Reviews
Some of our favourite gear, tested on real family trips with real kids and real expectations, and shared to support joyful, connected adventures. Also, rad places we’ve been and think others will like too.
About Us
We have a simple goal – to explore this big bad beautiful world with our children, learning from nature, other cultures and our experiences as we go, with hopes to raise the next generation to have more empathy and love for the great outdoors.
-
Glerups Slipper Review
Best slippers on the block? This may be entirely unnecessary, pretty sure these slippers write their own review, but today, is (always) the day to give praise where praise is due. As I arise from bed on this dreary, Tuesday morning, with a few pairs of slippers to choose from, without thought or hesitation, my…
-
Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Tote Review
One of the coolest things about the YETI Camino Carryall bag is the weight capacity. At 300lbs, it stands up to YETI’s reputation for being virtually indestructible. at 30 lbs, that means my toddler is well under the weight limit. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t carry her in this bag when…
-
The Best Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the Sea to Sky
Jump to: Horseshoe Bay | Squamish | Whistler | Pemberton View Map The Sea to Sky corridor in British Columbia is a hiker’s paradise. For families with toddlers, the same venues are also the ultimate classroom, playground, device-free, wonder-full venue for our kids to play in. Our kids are now 2 and 3. They have…
-
Outdoorsy Mother’s Day Gift/Un-Gift Guide
I may not be the best mom to ask here, as I’d take breakfast in bed, handmade cards, foot rubs and hugs over material prezzies any day. But if receiving gifts is the mumma in your life’s love language, than here is a little curation from one outdoorsy ma to another. Real-life mom connections First…
-
Murrin Park: A Short, Sweet Taste of Hiking the Coast Mountains
Right off the bat, let’s say it: if you want to do a most excellent hike in Squamish and you have the stamina to go up and down 800m in a single session, The Chief is bar none the best route around. But this is a page about family adventures—and more specifically, families with little…
-
FlightHub Adds Turo to Travel Bookings
Planning a trip is mostly a fun exercise. But booking the trip can be a stressful chore, especially on limited time as a parent. Any chance to save time and effort is most welcome, and Flighthub knows this. We’ve used them to book travel many times over the years, and they do a great job…
-
Christmas Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Dads
Christmas is around the corner, and chances are that the gift ideas for the adventurous and/or outdoorsy guy in your life might be limited. This is for a couple reasons: One is that if he’s a gear snob he might already have their gear closet pretty dialed. Or, they are modest and humble and spend…
-
Kodiak 10×10 VX Canvas Tent Review: A Family Camping Palace
Before having kids, I was a minimalist when it came to camping. Light, fast, and easy were my guiding principles. After having kids, that changed. One of the first items I got was the Kodiak Canvas 10×10 VX tent. And while it’s not light, setup is actually pretty fast and easy. Maintenance, though, isn’t what…
-
Bringing Kids To Burning Man: Our Guide To A Successful Burn
Burning Man With Babies Is No Joke The Burn is an inhospitable place on a good day, and downright life-threatening on a bad one. Having been to four burns in the past, I thought it would be a great idea to bring our daughter there to celebrate her first birthday. My partner was into checking…
-
Three Baby-Friendly Hikes in the Sawtooth Mountains
Hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains is an incredible experience. The alpine scenery, lush forests, and crystal-clear lakes are just some of the main reasons why this place is a gem for family adventures. We spent a week here in the summer of 2023 when our little girl was just 11 months old. There were three…
-
How To Successfully Hike With a Baby in the Sawtooth Mountains
Exploring The Sawtooth Mountains With a Baby The Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho just may be the best kept secret for outdoor adventure in the United States. Despite going during peak season (Mid August), we were able to score a beautiful campsite at Redfish Lake and have an amazing week exploring the mountains with our 11-month…
