Full Review DaVinci sent me a pair of their Primavera boots for feedback. These are “barefoot” boots, meaning they are lightweight with minimal padding…
Full Review Black Diamond sent me a pair of their forged denim pants to review. They are designed for climbing and touted as “unbelievably…
There are some wonderful dispersed camping areas in the ponderosa forests of Mingus Mountain (near Jerome, Arizona). We took Maia for her first camping…
Background ZenDen is a small company run by adventure enthusiasts like ourselves. Most of their current inventory consists of stylish, ethically sourced sunglasses. I…
Overview This short hike near Payson, Arizona, meanders along Ellison Creek through a playground of boulders, pools, and natural water slides. The trail is…
Overview Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Recreation Area is nestled between the towns of Strawberry and Camp Verde in Central Arizona. This riparian…
Overview There were a lot of things I knew I would have to give up when I had Maia. Staying out late, drinking, wearing…
This article is part of a series on Wilderness First Aid called First Aid Fridays. Skip to another post: First Aid Fridays: So You've…
This article is part of a series on Wilderness First Aid called First Aid Fridays. Skip to another post: First Aid Fridays: Treating Cuts…
Is there a woman in your life who is addicted to nature? Whether she likes to hike, backpack, bike, climb, or camp, this list…
