We love hiking with our kids. But, sometimes it can be a challenge. They have tiny legs and are just learning how to push through discomfort for a greater reward…like a waterfall or amazing view. So with some trial and error we present to you, our top tips for motivating kids while hiking. To start…
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One of our favorite places to kayak is Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing, CA. The Slough is home to tons of birds, otters, fish, and tons of other wildlife. There is so much to do in Moss Landing you can easily fill up an entire weekend. In this post we will take a dive into…
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We have rented kayaks a few times and had a blast every time we went out. I have been looking for a good deal on some used kayaks. After months of scouring craigslist and saving up some extra cash, I found a local rental place that was selling some well maintained used kayaks. We purchased…
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While on our road trip this summer we had the opportunity to visit Crater Lake. But we had less than a whole day to see it, we were meeting family for dinner in Bend, Oregon so, we had to be strategic with our time. The first thing we did was head to park headquarters. Where…
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Do you ever have one of those weeks where you just need to get away and reset? This week we all needed a reset so we decided to head down to the central coast for a day of sun and relaxation. Big Sur is about an hour from our house and it makes for a…
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Every year since I have been a part of my husbands family I have gone with them on their annual family camping trip to the Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA. They have been coming to the same place every year on a church camping trip for years and now we have turned it into an extended family…
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