Blog Posts

  • Outdoor Mom Baby Registry

    As I am now sitting in the hospital waiting for the baby #2’s arrival, I’ve compiled a list for all you outdoorsy moms. There’s some items that are just for outdoor use within the first couple years of life. I’ve divided it into sections for my favorite baby products, hiking and camping gear, snow gear,…

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  • Glacier National Park Itinerary with a Toddler

    After years of wanting to go, we finally jumped and decided to visit Glacier National Park this summer. Glacier is a large park that is very spread out. You also currently need individual permits for each section of the park. You can secure these permits several months in advance or the day before. We didn’t…

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  • Hiking The Wave with a Baby

    I SERIOUSLY CAN’T BELIEVE WE GOT PERMITS FOR THE WAVE! If you are planning on being in/around Kanab hiking the wave is 100000% worth it. You have to have a permit in order to hike it. There’s two ways- either getting an online permit 4 months ahead of time via lottery or an online lottery…

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  • 10 Hikes Under 10 Miles in Salt Lake City

    My favorite hike in the wasatch front in any season. It is a steep trail with 2,808ft of elevation gain. You start at a popular trailhead, so on weekends/holidays be sure to get there early for a parking spot. You’ll hike through meadows, towering aspens and end with a beautiful alpine lake. It’s perfect to…

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  • Favorite Hiking Outfits while Pregnant

    A list of all of my favorite hiking clothes and shoes that I used while pregnant. Finding comfortable clothes while pregnant can be difficult, especially if you are looking for hiking clothes. This pregnancy I found some great outfits that were comfortable all day. Below are pictures of the clothes and links to where to…

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  • Biking Gear Links

    Here’s a list of some of my most used/favorite gear used for biking with kids! Some of the links are affiliates- it cost you no extra to use them, I just get a very small percentage back. Click the photos for the link! Kids Ride Shotgun Strider Sport Cleary Nutcase Helmet

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  • Backpacking Gear Links

    Here’s a list of some of my most used/favorite gear used for backpacking with kids! Some of the links are affiliates- it cost you no extra to use them, I just get a very small percentage back. Click the picture for the link! Backpacking Tent Car Camping/Backpacking Tent Morrison Outdoors Sleeping Bag Use code “ABBYOUTDOORS”…

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  • Hiking Gear Links

    Here’s a list of some of my most used/favorite gear used for hiking with kids! Some of the links are affiliates- it cost you no extra to use them, I just get a very small percentage back. Click the picture for the link! Hiking Kelty Child Carrier Kids Tevas Shade Hat First Aid Kit Trail…

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  • Family Friendly Chattanooga Itinerary

    Looking for the perfect destination for an outdoorsy family vacation? Look no further than Chattanooga, Tennessee! A fun city that is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and a huge river cutting right through downtown. Check out our exact itinerary below to see some of our favorite things to do on your visit. For more info on…

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  • Tips for hiking with Kids

    Say it with me, “Babies are portable!” When you become pregnant, so many people love to tell you about all the things you can no longer do with a baby. My favorite response to these people: “Babies are portable.” And thanks to the Kelty Journey Perfectfit Carrier, it has made transitioning from a solo hiker…

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