We often get asked the question, “When and where do your kids nap when you do these trips?” The answer is a pretty simple one. They nap wherever we happen to be and during whatever we happen to be doing. I am giving the caveat that we created two tiny humans who are pretty good sleepers in general. Here are my tips on getting kids to nap while out adventuring. Be Flexible This is the most important piece of advice I would give any parent, new or old. Sleep is, in my opinion, one of the single most stressful aspects…
5 Family Friendly Winter Getaways
If you are like us and find the seemingly endless winters of the midwest too much to bear for six months out of the year, you need to get away to some place warm. We have found that, while winter weather even in the more temperate climates can be fickle it’s a great time to hike some of our nations most popular trails without the heavy summer traffic. Arches National Park The landscape in Utah is truly remarkable and having the opportunity to view the iconic arches through a haze of snow is an irreplaceable experience. We found ourselves traveling…