by Erin Kirkland - Shanti Hodges has no qualms about admitting she has a problem "overextending myself." Fact is, though, if she hadn't, hiking with newborns might not be a thing. Enter Hike it Baby. Hodges, of Portland, Oregon, is the owner of Hike it Baby, an organization she gestated and birthed in the cool forests of the Pacific Northwest but now nurtures through 290 … [Read more...]
Worldschooling – The World as Your Classroom
by Sabrina Norrie In some ways we've always loved the concept of ?worldschooling,? or using the world as a classroom, long before we even knew it had a name. Having traveled my entire life and marrying an outdoorsy man, we loved how we felt as a couple being in this world together and learning from it. And there was no question we would continue to do so as parents. From … [Read more...]
Exploring Colorado’s Western Side: Family adventure awaits
by Melissa Edge - With mounting excitement, my family and I hopped aboard a gondola to glide 2,200 feet across the Royal Gorge area of Western Colorado. As we smoothly traveled 1,200 feet above the Arkansas River with amazing views of deep canyon walls, my son had a smile that stretched from ear to ear. We had arrived at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Canon City on day four … [Read more...]
Road Trip Tips For Summer Driving
by Jen Bauer - My childhood was filled with road trips down the east coast, and I have fond memories of curling up in the back seat of our tiny car, pillow beneath my head, my sister at my side, playing games for hours on end. Pit stops were made for snacks and souvenirs, and I still have pennants from each state we visited. Stopping only to rest at night, when we would pull … [Read more...]
Interview with Kathleen Bunn – The 90-day road trip
By Kathleen Bunn with Heather Mundt - As a mom of two boys, I was fascinated to learn about Kathleen Bunn, a mom who has braved not one but three extended family road trips with four boys, ages 15, 13, 11 and 9, in three years. With a final goal to visit all 50 states, the first trip comprised 50 days through the Southwest U.S. Last year's journey included 70 days across the … [Read more...]
Choose your own adventure road trip
by Heather Mundt Lauren Runyon had one goal in mind for her children's 2015 spring break from school: sit poolside on a lounge chair somewhere warm to escape her hectic life and Colorado's bleak winter. Translation? This married mom of four and middle school teacher from Westminster, Colo., just wanted to head south. Since the family had but one obligation that week, a … [Read more...]
Columbia River Gorge Hikes Along the Historic Columbia River Highway
by Kelsey Ivey - In a day's trip by car from Portland, Oregon, travel along the Historic Columbia River Highway to the deep, magical beauty of this lush region, and the Columbia River Gorge. Whether you have an afternoon, a day, or a week, you can take this journey amid trails once traveled by the early pioneers, see amazing modern engineering feats and spot wildlife in a place … [Read more...]
