Now that it’s summer in Alaska, Elliott and I have been getting outside nearly every day. Whether it’s stroller walks to our neighborhood park, bike rides on our city trails, or hikes and camping adventures, I’ve been trying to find ways to get out and enjoy the non-freezing weather outdoors. And if it’s sunny and … More Outdoors Every Day
The Anchorage area has a ton of great bike trails. There’s the Moose Loop (a loop of all the paved bike trails in Anchorage totaling 32 miles), Bird to Gird (a paved trail that runs 12 miles from Bird to Girdwood along Turnagain Arm), and the lakeside trail at Eklutna Lake (13 miles of unpaved … More Biking the Trail of Blue Ice
Before I had Elliott, I would occasionally go for a solo hike (my first one was this hike in Sitka!). I loved the feeling of hiking at my own slow pace without feeling rushed, being able to stop and snack/take pictures whenever I wanted, and the quiet and calm feeling of walking through the forest … More My First Solo Mother/Son Hike
Now that spring is here and the snow has melted from the trails, Elliott and I have been getting out on bike rides a couple times each week. Both of us love it! I used to roll out and bike around town after work before I had Elliott, and now that he’s able to join … More How to Bike with a Toddler
Biking is one of my favorite activities (honestly probably my favorite outdoor activity after hiking) and I’m so excited that I get to share my love of biking with my son. But believe it or not, Elliott hasn’t ridden a bike until now! Last summer he was too young to bike until the very end … More Thule Yepp Mini Bike Seat Review
There are a lot of places to stay in Seward, Alaska, but the most coveted places are the ones right on the beach. There are quaint old homes downtown with great views, and hotels in the harbor right by the water. But my favorite place to stay is on Lowell Point. Lowell Point is located … More Happy Camper Review: Rocket House Cabin
Seward is my favorite place on earth. We came here on our honeymoon almost 8 years ago, lived here for 5 months back in 2014 (search this blog for lots of posts about life in Seward!), and have made a point to vacation down here multiple times a year ever since. My heart is in … More Beachfront Cabin Camping in Seward
One of my favorite places in Alaska is Denali State Park. It’s closer to Anchorage than Denali National Park, is free to enter, and is easier to access by car. Plus the views of Denali are still amazing! I’ve backpacked Kesugi Ridge and stayed in a public use cabin at Byers Lake, but my favorite … More A “Spring” Getaway in Denali State Park
I feel like I’ve owned 100 carriers in the short time since Elliott was born. It’s hard not to want to try everything that’s out there (and there are sooooo many different types of carriers out there!), especially when you aren’t comfortable wearing your child in the one that you have. I’ve tried lots of … More Hiking Kid Carrier Review: Osprey Poco AG vs. Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL
One of my favorite things to do year round in Alaska is to stay at the state park and national forest public use cabins! They’re a great way to get out of the house for a quick trip when I have cabin fever in the winter, and in the summer they are a great place … More Happy Camper Review: Matanuska Glacier Cabin
Mom in the Mtns 