We’ve made a habit of hiking every Wednesday. We’ve gotten so good at it that I even coined a hashtag to connect our #HikeOnHumpDay with social circles and other outdoor families. Wouldn’t you know thatContinue reading
Category: Travel & Adventure
4 Benefits of Traveling & Bunking with Other Families
Camp Cook Chronicles – Traveling & Bunking with other Families We’re crazy lucky to be friends with some amazing families who enjoy traveling & outdoor adventures as much as we do. In fact, as I’mContinue reading
Bringing your child out of his comfort zone
My Crazy Horse is a nature boy. Put him in the forest, or barefoot on the banks of a creek, and he’s at ease. He’s at home exploring the minute details of the environment. He’llContinue reading
Openness: Wild Wonder, Natural Curiosity, True Appreciation
This is why I do what I do. I will only be with them for this very brief window in the history of planet earth. I want to leave them with open eyes, open arms,Continue reading
Cloudland Canyon State Park with Kids
[section_title title=Cloudland Canyon with the Kids] Cloudland Canyon State Park, in northwest Georgia, proves a fantastic adventure for our hike happy family. Our 48 hours on the western edge of Lookout Mountain was hardly enoughContinue reading
24 hours, with kids, at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park
I look back at my childhood, growing up near Atlanta, and one place towers over everything else: Stone Mountain. I had the pleasure of rediscovering Stone Mountain Park, this past weekend, exploring with my own children.Continue reading
Exploring St. Augustine with Tweens
As you can imagine, my two tween sons keep me in search of buzzing action to satisfy their indomitable spirits while balancing quality family-bonding experiences and some downtime. This mom’s on a mission to weaveContinue reading
Mythbusting Pirate Lore & Legends in St Augustine Florida – Pirate & Treasure Museum Giveaway
Buried among the shops and eateries of Florida’s Historic Coast, we uncovered a treasure trove of history visiting the Pirate & Treasure Museum. I have no hesitation in saying that this was positively one ofContinue reading
Val in North Georgia, an Outdoor Family visits 3 Georgia State Parks
The other day, I introduced y’all to Val from Val in Real Life. Refresh your memory, if need be— But, I’m revisiting some of her favorite Georgia destinations, this first week of July. Earlier, thisContinue reading