Kids are natural nature-lovers. If you give young kids a chance to explore outside, chances are they’ll have a blast. But in our modern society, kids are getting less and less opportunities to explore the outdoors, so how can we build a love of the outdoors in our children? Continue reading
Menu planning for a camping trip can be complicated. Menu planning for a camping trip with kids can be just plain scary! Between working around picky eaters, and cooking without a kitchen, camp cooking for kiddos can be a bit overwhelming to think about. Take a deep breath, though, with a little bit of preplanning, it’s really not as hard as it might seem! Continue reading
Hiking with children can be a lot of fun, but the key to having a great family hiking adventure is preparation. Preparing kids for something new can seem daunting, so I’m going to break it into the four E’s of kid’s
hiking prep. You’ve got to get them excited, get them educated, get them equipped and keep them engaged. Continue reading
Will you see Elmer this year? Maybe. Either way you should pick up a copy of the book!
Did you know that some of the stories of Elmer in Yosemite go back as far as the 1930’s? WHOA!!
1. Go For a Hike! Duh.
With literately hundreds of miles of trails to hike no trip to the park would be complete without at least a day hike. My family’s 3 favorite hikes include the Mist Trail, the hike to the top of Sentinel Dome, and the hike to the top of Yosemite Falls. The First two were hikes that my four year old twins were able to do. Continue reading
As you can tell the Illustrator of Elmer in Yosemite really captured the spirit of one of the most beautiful hikes in all of Yosemite National Park!!
In the Story Of Elmer in Yosemite Elmer gives tips of what to do if you see a black bear while in the park. As well as other fun tips about Yosemite National Park!
The Story of Elmer in Yosemite 