Snow And Sand Are More Alike Than You Think
My husband trying to be a tree and shade the children as we hike to the top of Great Sand Dunes National Park The snow piled up in New Jersey last …
Visiting Family During Holidays or at Vacation Time
Slow and easy does it–even on a quad! Happy New Year, everyone! Holidays are a time for visiting. Families and friends get together to catch up on each other’s …
Animals You Find on the Trail: The Importance of Maintaining Distance
Into the woods on another adventure This can be more difficult than it seems depending upon the beast. Sometimes you don’t notice them until you’re in front of them. We’ve …
Weather Changes Suddenly in the Mountains: When Hiking with Children Be Prepared
The Alpine Visitors’ Center at Rocky Mountain National Park Here we are in the winter season, and as the children say their nightly prayers, they slip in a prayer for …
From the Mountains to the Sea – Nova Scotia Harbors
Connected by the hips, but I know where they are. We started small with the harbors along the Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island. Village harbors had fingers stretching out …
The Importance of Water and Snacks When Hiking
The top of Mt. Franey Trail From Peggy’s Cove, where our daughter learned not to dunk her new camera into the salt water while climbing on the rocks—too late, unfortunately—to …
How to Plan a Camping Trip Part 2
One of our campsites When planning any road trip, it’s important to remember driving distances and travel times. Time zones or ferry schedules need to be considered in addition to …
A Real Live Giant: The Mighty Sequoias
On the Trail in the Valley of the Giants Peak your children’s interest in family vacations with attention-grabbing questions. Like a math equation, you need to factor in the age of …
Colorado Rockies: Here We Come!
Snowball fights in July at Rocky Mountain National Park During our long cross-country drive to Rocky Mountain National Park from New Jersey, after many a camp side sunset, we kept …
National Parks and Families
Granny apple doll makingPeaks of Otter, Virginia My family has enjoyed visiting National Parks in the United States and Canada for years…and years. Each National Park offers ranger-led programs for …