Tales of a Mountain Mama
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Tales of a Mountain Mama help inspire families to get outdoors and adventure, even with young children. They share stories from out on the trails, in the woods, and in the mountains, provide tips and tricks on how to get out. Amelia Mayer is the author behind Tales of a Mountain Mama and started the blog in 2011.
Tales of a Mountain Mama
2d ago
Help your family get started camping Camping can be incredibly daunting, especially when you’re first starting out. In an effort to help, we have gathered all our best camping-related resources in one place so you can spend less time researching and more time with your family. When you sign up for this course you will ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
4d ago
As the weather warms up and we start to think about all the epic adventures we plan to take our kids on, let’s give them tons of opportunities for nature exploration right in our own backyards too! Oftentimes, playing outside at home tends toward toys and movement games, while nature play is saved for hikes, ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
4d ago
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are coming soon. Both days can be a wonderful time to give someone important in your family a special gift. A gift to make their outdoor adventures more relaxing, taste better, or more comfortable. Or simply give a gift that makes that special parent feel special on everyday adventures. We ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
1w ago
The number one question we get about camping as a family is how to get babies and kids to sleep. Parents of young children are usually sleep deprived to some degree even at home, so thinking about adding extra challenges to getting sleep can be a huge barrier to overcome to get out and camp ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
1w ago
Have you been wanting to try backcountry camping, also known as backpacking, with your family, but are intimidated by the gear you need to get started? That’s completely understandable! Even seasoned car campers often balk at the idea of entering the backcountry with everything carried on their backs. We’ve gathered our list of must-have items ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
1w ago
Getting out of the door when camping can seem pretty overwhelming. The to-do list is LONG and you will always, ALWAYS forget that ONE thing that you can’t live without (Toothbrush anyone?). Well, at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we spend a LOT of time packing, unpacking, repacking, sorting, and organizing gear. We can tell ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
2w ago
My family of seven children loves to spend hours on hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, and other outdoor activities. My five oldest kids also spend about 5-10 hours a week between November and March playing competitive basketball. Balancing organized sports and outdoor time has been a constant challenge for us. As my kids have grown and ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3w ago
If you’re looking for a new skill to add to your outdoor toolbox or working on being safer and more self-sufficient in the backcountry, using a map and a compass is a great place to start! You can spend hours learning about orienteering (and it’s actually pretty fascinating) but this post is a good place ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3w ago
Rainy days are often seen as a reason to stay indoors. But, for those of us who live where there are entire seasons of the year that have daily downpours, keeping active kids indoors all the time isn’t practical. When wet weather persists, sometimes you just have to get outside, despite the rain and mud. ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3w ago
At Tales of a Mountain Mama we are all about helping more families get outside together. We love providing you with information and inspiration for family adventuring, and we want to make sure the adults are covered too. When adults get outside for some kid-free adventuring on any level, we are taking a break from ... Read more ..read more