Adventure Tykes

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Archive for June 2011

Gear Review: Maggiolina AirLand Roof Top Tent

Here you go folks. The requested gear review on our Maggiolina Roof Top Tent written by hubby, Bedge. Who wants to pull into camp late, dig through a mountain of gear to find your tent and then set about fumbling with shock-corded poles and tiny clips, blowing up air mattresses and unpacking sleeping bags when all… (read more)

Fun in the Sand!

It’s ridiculous how much fun sand can be. Cape Kiwanda, Oregon

Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Enjoy The Moment

  Relax. Enjoy the moment. That is what I told myself during our hike to Drift Creek Falls in Oregon last week. It was Father’s Day and we were hiking the trail the day after it had rained. It didn’t even occur to me that the trail might be muddy. Very rarely do we get… (read more)

Bucket List of Adventures

After coming back from our 13 days on the Oregon Coast it made me realize that my bucket list of adventures continues to grow and I’m not knocking things off the list fast enough, but are any of us, really? Even though my list isn’t dwindling I am creating and experiences adventures that I am sharing… (read more)

Gear Review: Bumbo

This isn’t your typical outdoor ‘gear’ item for tykes but I have to say it was one of the best pieces we ever invested in. The Bumbo went EVERYWHERE with us. When J-Man was an infant this is a piece of gear that we never left home without.             When… (read more)

Last Time…

… I EVER had to change a diaper on the trail. Woo hoo!!! J-Man is potty trained!  

Great American Backyard Campout

June 25th is the Great American Backyard Campout by the National Wildlife Federation. I’ve have always said that one of the best ways to experience your first night under the stars with your tyke is by camping out in your own backyard. Here’s why: One, it’s familiar to your tyke. They don’t have to sleep… (read more)

Friday Fun Day! Bug Hunt

Last Fall J-Man I visited an ant hill daily. Once winter set in the ants disappeared. I found out that ants hibernate. Crazy! When Spring arrived the busy bodies were out again. J-Man loves visiting the ant hill and the other ant hills we have discovered. For this Friday Fun Day activity take your tykes… (read more)

Why? – The Exodus Family: Guest Post

I’m excited to share with you this guest post from the Exodus Family. Who’s the Exodus Family, you may ask? “Exodus Family was created on the belief that all families should be able to travel and experience other cultures and nature regardless of the transition into parenthood.” They have hit the road for a year… (read more)

Braver Than His Mama

J-Man and I headed to Denver for Memorial Weekend and on our way we had to take a detour to drop off our RV. Unbeknownst to me, we were going to be driving right by the Royal Gorge. I had never been to the Royal Gorge and when I saw the sign, 4 miles- turn right,… (read more)