Eight Mile Lake (Leavenworth)

Lakes are my new favorite place to go since having a child and this lake does not disappoint. We have been to this particular lake twice. Once in colder gray weather and another in beautiful warm weather. The worst part of this trail for me is the road. Bumpy forest service roads with massive potholes…

Campfire Hack

I used to make “real” fires. The kind with kindling, tee-pees, fanning the flame…the kind you read about in magazines. Now I don’t. Camping with a toddler, alone, forces you to choose where to spend your energy. The things that need to be done all at the same time (fire, food, change a diaper, play,…

When to Backpack With the Little One

You’ve been watching your Instagram feed of beautiful pictures with toddlers and babies camping in the back-country. Thoughts immediately go to well I can do that! The question comes into your mind “When should I go backpacking with my tiny human”? To carry them, all of the gear and dirty diapers?! The answer is when…

Urban Hiking Summer Fun

Get ready to play and hike! This summer meet up with parents and kids for Friday morning hikes. Held once a month this is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends, find new places (or new ways to look at old places) to explore, play play play, and get some cardio (or is it weight…