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    40+ More Beautiful Nature Books for Kids

    • October 19, 2018

    Books are a big deal at our house! I have a 1st grader learning to read and a preschooler that would listen to 500 books a night if I had that kind of time. We voraciously go through books. I’m always on the hunt for fun new (to us) books for my little readers. Since […]

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  • FAMILY TRAVEL, PHOTOGRAPHY

    Lessons Learned while Traveling with Kids

    • October 16, 2018

    Traveling with kids is never easy and takes lots of preparation, planning, and patience. Today, I’m excited to bring you a wonderful post all about the lessons parents learn while traveling with kids. Andrew Song is a photographer and father of three from Toronto. He’s here sharing packing tips and travel advice, plus some relatable […]

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  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, URBAN NATURE

    Finding Nature in Urban Settings

    • September 19, 2018

    Show of hands of all you city-dwelling parents that want to incorporate more nature into your child’s life, but feel inhibited due to your urban surroundings. Today’s post is for YOU! Being outdoors and immersed in nature isn’t just for kids that live in the country. An outdoor lifestyle and love of nature are possible […]

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  • CAMP, FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

    Outdoor Cooking with Kids: 7 Kid-Friendly Ways to Make Camp Cookouts Fun and Fuss-Free

    • September 5, 2018

    As the weather finally starts to cool down, we’re entering my all-time favorite time of year to go camping and have family cook-outs. Today, we are so lucky to have the amazing Julia from Culinatour here with her tips on how to make camp cookouts with kids fun and fuss-free. Julia is not only a […]

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  • FRIDAY FAVORITES, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES

    Friday Favorites: Little Pine Learners

    • August 17, 2018

    For today’s Friday Favorites post, I’m sharing one of my favorite resources for fun, educational and nature-centered printables and activities for kids, Little Pine Learners. Little Pine Learners is run by Tara Rondinelli, an early childhood educator and mom to two adorable boys. She believes learning should be hands-on, fun and outdoorsy. She has an amazing talent […]

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  • HIKE, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Hiking & Creeking Little Missouri Falls with Kids

    • July 31, 2018

    If you know me and my kids, you know we love nothing more than exploring a good creek. Creeks offer so many opportunities for educational lessons, outdoor adventure and good old-fashioned fun. Which is why I’m super excited to share this post with you today from another creek-loving mama. Nichole Holze and her family spent […]

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  • CAMP, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Camping with Kids: 101

    • July 18, 2018

    If camping with kids sounds fun but overwhelming, this post is for you! Today, our friend Tabby is sharing her very first camping experience with kids, since becoming a parent. She’s here to tell you that while it might seem intimidating, camping with kids is easier and more fun than you can imagine! If camping […]

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  • BEACH, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    8 Tried & True Tips for a Successful Beach Trip with Kids

    • July 12, 2018

    As we get closer to our family’s upcoming Florida trip, I’m so excited about spending time on the beach with my kids. I envision hours of fun in the waves, building sand castles and flying kites. However, I’m also aware of the meltdowns and non-stop action required to keep the kids entertained.  In addition, this […]

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  • FAMILY TRAVEL, HIKE, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Arches National Park – 8 Easy Hikes for Kids

    • June 26, 2018

    Arches National Park in Utah is one of those picture-perfect iconic places that’s destined to be on your bucket list. While hiking through the desert with kids might not sound fun or easy, we’re here to assure you that it is! Today, Stacy Bressler of The Crazy Outdoor Mama is sharing all kinds of wonderful […]

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  • LESSONS, NATURE SCHOOL

    Grow Your Socks

    • June 8, 2018

    Today I want to share a fun little science experiment with you that’s super easy to do and fun for kids – growing seed sprouts in your socks! I’m sure you’ve all seen the project where you can grow a bean sprout in a plastic bag with a piece of cotton. Well, this is a […]

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  • CAMP, FAMILY TRAVEL, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Guide to Glamis Sand Dunes with Kids

    • June 1, 2018

    The sand dunes in Glamis, California are the perfect spot for a family weekend adventure, full of fast-action and moto-excitement, thrills and spills! The amazing Sarah Robinson (an Arizona photographer and mom of 2) is here today giving us the complete lowdown on how to do the dunes right. She’s been adventuring in the Glamis […]

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  • BIKE, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Tips for Biking with Kids

    • May 1, 2018

    Biking with kids is a fun adventure and a great way to create memories as a family. It’s also a great way to get outdoors, explore new areas/trails and get in shape. However, the thought of biking together as a family can sound intimidating and overwhelming with the amount of gear you need and safety […]

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  • BEACH, FAMILY TRAVEL, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

    Hawaii with Kids

    • April 26, 2018

    If you’ve been dreaming of gorgeous sandy beaches and the deep blue waters of Hawaii ever since watching Moana (just me?), then today’s post is for you! The amazing Andrea Laughery is here today sharing her latest adventure in Hawaii with kids. She’s sharing all the gorgeous images from their most recent stay on Maui. […]

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  • FAVORITE GEAR

    Gear Review: EcoSurvivor

    • April 23, 2018

    This post is sponsored by EcoSurvivor. The products were provided for review purposes. All opinions expressed and photos herein belong to the author. This post may contain affiliate links. Every now and then we come across a product or brand that we fall in love with. Whether it’s because the product is amazing, the brand is […]

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  • NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK

    Everything You Wanted to Know About Tinkergarten

    • April 9, 2018

    Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of Tinkergarten? Tinkergarten offers outdoor, play-based education classes for kids 18 months to 8 years old (accompanied by an adult). Both kids and adults learn and grow together in the best classroom of all – nature! Tinkergarten believes that independent exploration, risk taking and getting a bit dirty […]

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One thing I’ve learned over the years is that you One thing I’ve learned over the years is that you don’t have to do every part of family adventure travel “the hard way” to still be outdoorsy, capable, or adventurous.

Yes, we can plan our own fishing trips. We can research lakes, study maps, tie rigs, figure out patterns, scout locations, and spend hours trying to crack the code in a new place. And sometimes we do. 

But when we’re traveling as a family, especially somewhere new, hiring a fishing guide IS SO MUCH EASIER and has become one of our favorite ways to experience a destination together.

Some of our kids’ best vacation memories have happened in boats, on rivers, or standing next to a guide teaching them how to cast, net a fish, or identify wildlife. It lets us do something we love and gives us a chance to connect with local people who genuinely love the place they call home. 

We almost always leave with fish stories, new knowledge, funny moments, and a much deeper appreciation for the area we’re visiting.

It’s also really nice to NOT have to bait every hook for once.

I think a lot of families assume guides are only for experts or “serious” fishermen, but I honestly think they can make fishing MORE approachable, less stressful, and way more enjoyable for families and beginners, too.

Have you ever hired a fishing guide on vacation? Or is this something you’d consider doing with your family? 🎣

Tagging a few of our favorite guides:
@l4k_charters 
@montanatroutstalkers 
@rouseflyfish 
@ladyluckadventure 
@shallowwaterexpeditions 
@madisonriverfc 
@fishsickness 
@gettingoutdoors
This is your sign to say YES to the trip. To the d This is your sign to say YES to the trip.
To the day hike.
To the roadside stop.
To the late-night ice cream.
To the “should we just go for it?” moment.

Not because it’ll be easy.
Not because your kids won’t complain.

But because summer has a way of slipping through our fingers faster than we expect.

And years from now, your kids probably won’t remember the clean house, the perfectly planned schedule, or how caught up you were on laundry.

They’ll remember the ADVENTURE!!

That’s the heart behind our upcoming ROAM issue of the Run Wild My Child magazine. A celebration of exploration, curiosity, family adventure, and raising kids who aren’t afraid to wander a little.

What’s one place you want to roam this summer?
Let me introduce you to the coolest event of the s Let me introduce you to the coolest event of the summer..the Go Pro Mountain Games in Vail! 

A whole mountain town filled with outdoor adventure, muddy kids, climbing walls, bike races, dogs flying through the air (literally), whitewater events, live music, athletes doing absolutely wild things, and families everywhere outside together? 

Sign me up.

And what I love most is that this isn’t just an event where kids stand on the sidelines watching. There are SO many opportunities for them to participate too. Mud runs. Kids races. Climbing. Biking. Adventure events. 

It’s the kind of weekend that inspires kids to try hard things, get dirty, cheer loudly, and completely forget their screens exist for a while.

Most of the spectator events are FREE, so families can spend the weekend wandering around Vail watching kayaking, rafting, dock dogs, slacklining, speed climbing, biking, and more.

And I’m extra excited because RWMC will be there this year too! 

Our Creative Team member Crystal @mrs.st.clair and her family will be on-site covering the event for us, sharing behind-the-scenes, favorite events, family tips, and answering your questions along the way.

If your family loves being outside, adventure, mountain towns, active kids, or unique summer experiences…this one deserves a spot on your bucket list.

Tell me, would your kids be more excited about the mud run, climbing wall, dock dogs, or bike races?

@mountaingamesvail
Tis the season of field trips, end-of-year concert Tis the season of field trips, end-of-year concerts, last-minute dress-up spirit days, forgotten permission slips, snack sign-ups, graduations, spring sports, and somehow still needing to function like a normal adult with a job and a calendar.

And don’t even get me started on trying to cook dinner, keep kids alive, AND plan a “relaxing” summer. 😂

Swipe through for all the reasons we love May anyway (but do we?), and then tell me:

What’s got you running on fumes this month?
To the moms who choose outside. Who say yes to pu To the moms who choose outside.

Who say yes to puddles.
Who let them climb.
Who sit on the sidelines.
Who pack the snacks and the sunscreen.
Who show up tired and try anyway.

Happy Mother’s Day.

The work you’re doing will echo longer than you know.
Is that too much to ask? Considering this my Moth Is that too much to ask? 
Considering this my Mother’s Day weekend wish list!

Did I miss anything?
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