From Trailblazers to Day Camp Masters Ten years ago, Glamp-o-ween started as a small, rugged tradition—just a few of us hitting the trails, pitching tents, and carving pumpkins by a modest campfire. Fast forward to 2025, and our 10th-anniversary celebration, which for this year we returned to KOA Petaluma, proved that while our gear has …
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Glamp-o-Ween: The Ultimate Family Halloween Camping Tradition with Pumpkin Carving, S’mores, and Fun Activities
A few years ago, a group of us stumbled into a magical new tradition: camping together over Halloween. What began as a spontaneous gathering filled with pumpkin carving and costumes has blossomed into an annual event we now lovingly call “Glamp-o-ween.”Halloween is the perfect time for a family camping trip. It marks the tail end …
Another Blast from the Past: Bryce Canyon National Park
We still wish we could be spending more time outdoors, so until we can find another opportunity, let’s continue revisiting past trips. This one goes back to 2018 and to Bryce Canyon. Note, this post was co-written by AI. Intro Nestled in the heart of Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park is a majestic display of …
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Blast from the Past: Grand Tetons National Park
As the weather is still too cold to spend much time outside, we’re revisiting our last trip to Grand Tetons National Park (pre-parenting and pre-pandemic) in summer 2018. Note, this post was co-written by AI. Intro Grand Teton National Park is a breathtaking destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse landscape for hiking and camping …
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Review: Family camping weekend for all levels of outdoors experience
All products and services referenced in this post are not affiliated with any sponsorship or advertisers. Introduction After a while, we started coming out of hibernation and return to exploring more. Trying to find a safe and accommodating location for enjoying nature as a family, we found a spot that worked great and catered to …
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Birthday in the Woods
During the pandemic, we have temporarily ceased our camping and hiking activities. However, we do have stories collected from before the pandemic that we are publishing now. All activities and photos were taken prior to the current health crisis. Campsites and locations mentioned may or may not currently be open, based on current guidelines of …
Coming out of Hibernation
We started this blog over a year ago as a way to share our thoughts and love of the outdoors with others. So after launching, we gathered our gear, got some miles between us and the nearest city, and began to chronicle some amazing camping trips. But since last winter, a lot has changed. So …
Coming Soon
We started this site to chronicle our adventures in the beautiful outdoors. We’re currently hitting the trails and setting up camp, gathering sights and stories to share with you. It’s hard finding WiFi in the woods, but you’ll be hearing from us soon. Stay tuned!