Adventure Tykes

Inspiration For Big Adventures With Your Little Tyke

Archive for July 2011

In The Moment

  It’s not just adults who take in the beauty of their surroundings. Clear Lake – San Juan Mountains, CO

Deuter Backpack Carrier Review

Last one from the archives and a very popular one..   Have you ever carried a backpack on a hike and about 1/2 mile in you can feel that the weight of the pack is not distributed well, the harness doesn’t have good support or the pack simply does not fit you? And before you… (read more)

5 Rules For The Trail

Still away…so here’s another one from the archives…   Being a nature lover and taking advantage of what nature has to offer comes with some responsibilities. As we have hiked, mountain biked, rock climbed and canyoneered we have noticed that not everyone is a tune to the responsibilities one holds when engaging in outdoor activities…. (read more)

Take The Time

Another one from the archives while I am away…   There is a saying…it’s not about the destination but the journey and that is so true. Life these days is so hectic that we don’t take the time to enjoy the journey. The focus is always on the destination or the final result. Before having kids it… (read more)

Playing It Safe

From the archives while I am away… Before your tyke came along, camping, hiking, backpacking and all your other outdoor adventures were about you, your needs and your safety. Now things have changed a bit. There are some things, but not many, that are still about you, ha, but mostly it is about that little… (read more)

Backpacking With A Toddler by Wild Bound

  Backpacking With A Toddler Without Losing Your Mind Imagine heading out for a weekend backpacking trip: two glorious days of communing with nature, surviving with your wits, and bonding with your family. You sling your pack onto your back, grab your toddler by the hand and head off for a family backpacking adventure. While… (read more)

We Are Heading Here…

  Going to be on hiatus the next 10 days. Heading here… Photo courtesy of Bret Edge Photography The San Juan Mountains of Colorado. We will be hiking, 4-wheeling, camping and taking J-man on his first 14er AND his first backpacking trip. Can’t wait!  

Staying Cool

  It’s mid-July. We know what the means…the hottest part of summer is arriving. You can fry an egg on the sidewalk. At least here in Moab you can. It’s…HOT! I asked the other day on Twitter and Facebook how you guys keep your tykes cool in these hot summer temps and these are some… (read more)

Oregon Adventure – Finale

Here we are, the finale to our Oregon Adventure. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 you can find them here and here. After our fun at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Cape Perpetua and Seal Rock we made it to our destination and one of my all time favorite places. I hesitate to mention… (read more)

Oregon Adventure – Part 2

Continuing on from Part 1…After we stayed at Umpqua Lighthouse State Park we traveled north making a pit stop at Cape Perpetua. This is a fun place to watch the waves crash against rocks, explore small tidepools and watch the ocean waves rush into the Devil’s Churn. Watching the waves crash Here’s J-Man and I… (read more)