All through my 20’s I backpacked through different wildernesses in the desert southwest, primarily in Arizona. I’d go with friends, I’d go alone, at the first opportunity, say a three day weekend, or spring break, or the entire summer! And after a while, after all the miles and experiences, having endured storms or struggled toContinue reading “Backpacking with a Toddler: Part 1”
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Insect Hunting
Sometimes a trip to a park or trail system isn’t convenient. Maybe my toddler has a cold, or we have a doctors appointment at an inconvenient time that might interrupt the nap schedule. Or maybe I just want to knock out some household chores. One simple outdoor activity I like to do on home daysContinue reading “Insect Hunting”
Don’t Overthink it
From conversations with other parents, one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to go on an outing with their children, especially when the children are infants and toddlers, is the amount of planning and preparation it takes. My advice is to not overthink it. Instead, just stick to the basics. Choose a location based onContinue reading “Don’t Overthink it”
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