One of my favorite trails to do with the kids is the Pigeon Roost Overlook at Hobbs State Park. It’s an 8.5 mile loop with several backpacking campsites (currently closed due to Covid-19. I will update as soon as they are open.) But if you are looking for a shorter distance, the 1.2 mile hike to the lake & back…
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We have a kiddo who isn’t sleeping. Says there’s scary noises in their room. Doesn’t matter what we’ve tried there’s no convincing them it’s safe. Which leaves Todd & I basically back on the newborn schedule of being up every two hours. We’re exhausted, kiddo is exhausted, & the family is exhausted. Nights feel hard right now. ‘Tis the season….
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Lots of people have some sort of a no bake, peanut butter chocolate cookies in their recipe index. But no one has Grandma Byrd Cookies. I think most families have that one recipe that is so special & sacred, they are sure their family was the one to come up with it. That’s exactly how I felt about Grandma Byrd…
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“Climbing my first 14er was one of the hardest but most amazing outdoor experiences of my life!” I got it in my head that I wanted to finish a Colorado 14er but honestly thought I wouldn’t be able to make it happen any time in the near future. I live several hours away & it was going to require lots…
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Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail in Rogers, Arkansas is a trail our family loves to hike! We have hiked it so many times we could probably hike it in the dark. It’s a quick hike at 1.4 miles, which is perfect because sometimes we don’t always have time to do a massive trail but we still want to get out in…
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