Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), “seriously, is there a national day for everything?” Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids and teens. Hiking With Kids and Teens Family Hiking Basics When […]
Five “Don’t Miss” Family Hikes in the Western US
Last spring, I was asked to compile a list of five “bucket list” hikes in the western states for the Oboz Trail Tales Blog. My first reaction was one of incredulity. The western United States is massive. Choosing just five trails from thirteen states with millions of acres of public lands wasn’t going to be easy. But […]
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Hiking With Teens Can Build Lasting Bonds
Hiking is one of our favorite family activities. While our skill levels don’t often mesh when we mountain bike or run, hiking is something everyone can do. Here are some tips for getting and keeping your teens on the trail, adapted from an article I wrote for the Oboz Footwear Trail Tales blog in May. Enjoy! When your children […]
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Hiking Is Good For You
This year, I am an ambassador for Oboz Footwear. That means I’m doing a lot of hiking. Today, a rewrite of a post from the Trail Tales blog on the health benefits of lacing up your boots and hitting the trail. I’m an exercise omnivore. I’m addicted to being outdoors and I love endorphins. When […]
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Summer Fun at Ski Resorts
Summer in the mountains is beautiful. Newly greened meadows, released from the monochromatic white and grey of winter, pop with colorful wildflowers. Creeks and rivers, swollen with snowmelt, rush by reflecting and refracting warm sunlight and lending a melodious rhythm to mountain life. Temperatures are moderate, cool breezes are many. It’s an idyllic time of year, both […]
