Now that summer is in full force, many of you hiking enthusiasts have brushed the cobwebs from your gear and hit the outdoors. For those with families, preparing for trips can be difficult and requires a lot of brainstorming – not just where to go, but also what to bring. From prepping your gear to [...]
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July 14th, 2010
Smokey Bear is Back
Smokey Bear has been teaching kids about preventing wildfires for over 65 years, and now there’s a campaign to introduce a new generation to Smokey Bear and his message. Please share the video below with your kids and teach them about fire safety when you take them camping and hiking.
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Posted in Environment, hiking with kids 
Tags: camping, fire safety, forest fires, hiking, smokey bear 
No Comments »February 23rd, 2010
Introducing Collin
Our new baby boy was born Friday, February 19th. He weighed in at 9 pounds and was just over 21 inches long. We can’t wait to get him outside and hiking with his big brother. Mom and dad are doing great, but big brother is still undecided.
December 3rd, 2007
Hiking with Kids
My wife is due with our first child any day now. You can bet that he’s going to be exposed to some great hikes and adventures during his life. Since my mind is on the new baby I’ve decided to share some articles on hiking with children. Don’t forget to share your tips for hiking [...]