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Off Topic Friday – How Yoga Has Helped My Running

Runner on Playa death valleyAT

  I’ve recently gotten into a yoga routine within the past couple weeks and I wanted to share how amazing it has been for my running. I’ve done yoga in the past but nothing consistent. I’d break out a couple moves or a session when time allowed but never made the commitment until recently. Due [...]

Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week: Chalkin’ It Up

Young climber chalking her hands

  I saw this photo on instagram from Climb Run Lift Mom and I knew it had to be an Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week. I love the concentration and seriousness on her face.   Future Pro Climber??   Thanks Climb Run Lift Mom for letting me share the picture.     Do you [...]

Camping Items Discovered This Spring

Kelty Loveseat Chair

  This past Spring and some of last year I have had the chance to test out some new gear and I wanted to share my discoveries with you. First though, I want to address the fact that I do a lot of gear reviews here and I wanted to let you all know why. [...]

My Top 5 Favorite Campgrounds in the Moab Area

Warner Lake Campground

  It’s that time of year! Get out your calendars and start planning some overnight camping trips if you haven’t done so already. I’ve teamed up with a bunch of great outdoor bloggers to help you out. We have all compiled lists of our favorite campgrounds in North America. Check ‘em out! If you ever [...]

How Do You Backpack with a 1yr Old?

Granite Park Chalet

  Here’s a question I received from a reader and what better way to get various answers and opinions then by asking all of you for your input. This Mom is a former guide with over 2,500-hrs of documented trips and has a 1 year old son. She’s use to busting out long distances on [...]

J-Man’s First Trail Run

Trail Running

  Here’s a new Off Topic Friday post for ya. This week I’ve gotten my running groove back. Even though I am battling a head cold, thanks to my travels to Denver, I’ve been determined to get back to running…and running regularly. I hit the trail Monday and I was lucky to have Bedge accompany [...]

What Do You Do with All of Those Rocks?

Rock Table

  I don’t know about you but I’m always reading books, surfing the web and asking friends for ideas on fun activities to do with J-man. If the activities involve being outside or corresponding with nature then that is even better. An email dropped in my inbox a couple months ago regarding The Kids’ Outdoor [...]

Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week: Little Explorer

Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week

  Please email pictures of your adventure tyke to melissa(at)adventuretykes(dot)com to have them featured in the Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week.

Bathroom Etiquette in the Outdoors

No Outhouse

  It’s our responsibility as parents to teach our tykes rules, etiquettes, manners and the do’s and dont’s of the outdoor world. We need to lead by example and our tykes will follow. This will help our tykes grow up appreciating the outdoors and be good stewards. Bathroom etiquette on the trail is something we [...]

Would You Sue the Forest Service?

  I came across this article the other day and I would love to hear your thoughts. Would you sue the Forest Service?   Idaho family sues Forest Service for $1M after tree hits son Published April 11, 2013 Associated Press BOISE, Idaho –  An Idaho family has sued the U.S. Forest Service demanding more [...]

Full Moon Hike in the Superstition Mountains

scorpion

    There is a Full Moon every month and every month I mention that I want to go on a Full Moon hike. I’ve never been on one and I figured J-Man would enjoy it, as well. It just so happened that a Full Moon occurred while we were camping out at the Superstition [...]

Dreams Are Made In The Dream Island

Pillow Pocket on Big Agnes Dream Island sleeping bag

  For most folks camping season is just around the corner. For us, Desert Rats, camping season has arrived. We already have our first camping trip under our belt with many many more already planned. J-Man can’t wait to go again. I’m not sure if he is more excited about camping in a tent or [...]

Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week: Ready to Roll!

Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week

        Email pictures of your adventure tyke to melissa(at)adventuretykes(dot)com to have them featured in the Adventure Tyke Photo of the Week.      

HotLips and Silverware

Snow Peak Silverware set

Who’s going backpacking this summer? Do you have all the lightweight gear you need? How about an extremely lightweight mug and utensil set? If not, definitely check out Snow Peaks HotLips 600 Titanium Mug and their Snow Peak Titanium Full Silverware Set.     The HotLips Mug weighs only 3.2 oz. That is super duper [...]

Tuesdays Tip of the Day: Spring Activities in Moab

Dinosaur Fossils in Moab, UT

  Yay! The warm weather has arrived. That means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, the warm sun and see everything Spring has to offer… flowers, caterpillars, birds, flowing creeks, and animals and insects coming out of hibernation.   Here are some spring activities in Moab…   Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail [...]