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
1d ago
Outdoor play is fun and beneficial for kids! Toys can certainly be a part of the outdoor experience, and below are some of our best outdoor toys for kids. Whether the kids in your life are active or artistic, younger or older, or play solo or in a big group, here are some great choices to peruse ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3d ago
While there are a myriad of ways we want to go outside, bringing a scientific perspective gives us a new take on our favorite places. Nature is one of the best places to do science we could possibly ask for. It’s constantly changing and gives us innumerable things to observe and measure. Many other mamas ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
5d ago
Does it happen to you as well? You spend so much time with your young kids and sometimes you just don’t have the energy or head space to come up with fun play ideas to get everyone outside? Your kids will have great ideas as well, but there are days when everyone just needs a ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
1w ago
South Korea is a small country, but it is packed full of amazingly beautiful places. From mountains to rivers to beaches, it is a paradise for nature lovers. There are so many awesome destinations for hiking and camping in South Korea. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
2w ago
Have you ever tried a family sleeping bag, or as they are typically labeled, a double sleeping bag? I’ve been camping with my family for a long time, and family sleeping bags are something that I wish had been on my radar much sooner! In short: THEY ARE AMAZING!! The longer version: There are some ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
2w ago
As a mama who loves to whitewater raft the snowmelt-fed rivers in my home state of Wyoming and around the the Northwest, a drysuit is by far the best gear investment I’ve made. This Mustang Survival Drysuit: Women’s Helix Latex Gasket Drysuit keeps me warm and dry, and allows for an extended boating season during ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3w ago
When tent camping season comes to an end but you don’t want to wait months for your next overnight adventure, welcome to the world of winter backcountry cabin trips! There are thousands of public use cabins and huts scattered across the U.S. just waiting to welcome you and your kids. Many other countries have excellent ... Read more ..read more
Tales of a Mountain Mama
3w ago
For most of their lives, my children grew up in a rural environment. This meant that most of our home-based outdoor adventures occurred in our backyard or the shared woodland behind our home. When the days grew short in the months of November-February, this often meant we were going out to play in the snow ... Read more ..read more