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Planning a Ruby-Horsethief Canyon rafting trip? Here is how to get permits, rent a raft, pack, plan meals and float the Colorado River with kids.

The Ultimate Fall Layering Guide: 7 Gear Essentials That Keep Kids Outside Longer (and Happier)

Skiing with kids is an adventure all on its own. From figuring out what gear they actually need to deciding what’s worth buying, renting, or buying used, there’s a lot to navigate. After a few seasons on the mountain with our little one, here’s what I’ve learned about keeping kids warm, comfortable, and ready to have fun—without spending a fortune.

After years of camping, creek days, nature school, and outdoor adventures, we’ve realized the things that keep our daughter busy the longest are rarely expensive toys. A stick, tiny measuring cups, a bucket, and even a random snowball maker turned “forest tongs” have created hours of screen-free outdoor play. These are the simple things our 5-year-old actually uses outside again and again.

If your kids spend most of spring and summer outside: muddy, hiking, biking, creek stomping, or heading off to camp or forest school — you know the right gear makes a huge difference. After years of full-time travel and nonstop outdoor adventures, these are the pieces we reach for again and again because they actually hold up, keep kids comfortable, and make long days outside easier for everyone.

This 3‑day no‑hookups family packing list comes straight from years of off‑grid trips so you can skip the guesswork and enjoy your time outside together.

Discover the benefits of raising a wild child through outdoor parenting. Learn how nature-based family life builds resilience, confidence, and focus.

Learn how to dress your toddler for fall and winter at a 100% outdoor nature school in Colorado. Discover practical layering tips, weather-proof clothing, and affordable gear recommendations to keep your little explorer warm, dry, and comfortable in any outdoor adventure.