by admin posted on Friday 27 January 2012
Keeping your tykes head and feet warm are just as important as the rest of their body. Having appropriate hats and socks that wick away moisture, are breathable and provide comfort will help your tyke stay warm and comfortable outdoors. J-Man has been wearing hats since he came home from the hospital. Being a… (read more)
by admin posted on Tuesday 24 January 2012
Here are 5 items I discovered at the Outdoor Retailer Show that I think would either make car camping fun with the family or help you get outside with your tykes. (I have not used or tested any of these products.) 1. Snowminer Headlamp from Snow Peak This light transforms from a headlamp… (read more)
by admin posted on Thursday 19 January 2012
Any exposure to nature is a learning experience for your tyke. Whether it is feeling how warm the sun feels on their skin, hearing birds sing a song, the smell of wet grass or seeing evidence of a critter that has passed across their path. Exposing J-man to nature by hiking, camping and exploring… (read more)
by admin posted on Tuesday 17 January 2012
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 but mostly it is about that little person you tote along with you. Now… (read more)
by admin posted on Friday 6 January 2012
I’m always preaching about NO cotton as a base layer or any other layer when hiking, camping or outdoor activities in the cold, so I wanted to share with you Icebreaker . Icebreaker makes 100% pure merino wool clothing for tykes. A perfect material for outdoor adventures. J-man has been sporting the Long Sleeve Crewe… (read more)
by admin posted on Thursday 5 January 2012
Here’s an inspiring and helpful guest post from Erin at Ground Truth Trekking to help you engage in an adventure with your tykes. Over the nearly 3 years since my first child was born, my family has done wilderness expeditions bringing us to some of the most remote parts of Alaska. We’ve weathered storms in our… (read more)
by admin posted on Thursday 29 December 2011
Here’s a look back at J-Man’s adventures of 2011… Dead Horse Point State Park – Moab, Utah Picnic dinner in Arches National Park – Moab, UT 2 year birthday in Death Valley Death Valley Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada White Rim Overlook, Canyonlands National Park… (read more)
by admin posted on Wednesday 28 December 2011
Here is a look back at some of the great Adventure Tykes photos that have been on the site over the past year… (courtesy of Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies) (courtesy of A Little Campy) (courtesy of Tales of a Mountain Mama) (courtesy of AK Skeddadle) (Courtesy… (read more)
by admin posted on Monday 5 December 2011
Over the Thanksgiving holiday we went camping in Valley of Fire SP in Nevada. One of our favorite state parks to visit. It’s such a beautiful park with so much to see and do. Here is a recap of our trip in pictures. Hope you enjoy! Sweet campsite with the ‘portable condo’ … (read more)
by admin posted on Tuesday 29 November 2011
Last week we camped at Valley of Fire SP in Nevada over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a great time to get outside and spend time as a family. Bedge and J-Man had been sick the previous couple weeks and I was determined NOT to get sick. I felt a pang in my head… (read more)