In 1892, famous environmentalist John Muir and his friends came together to protect the Pacific coast and make sure that it was protected and accessible to everyone. Since then, the scope of the Sierra Club has expanded and the mission has evolved to bring people together to defend our natural resources and everyone’s right to…
Celebrate Earth Month and get Outside with the Sierra Club
Zion National Park : Hiking the Narrows with Kids
I was not sure if I should write a post about our family hiking The Narrows with our 3 and 5 year old. Simply because I do not recommend hiking the narrows with little kids. It is not a kid friendly hike. Even on low flow, at times the icy cold river water was up…
Climbing Gear for Kids: The OUISTITI by Petzl (Review)
Did you know that there is safe and comfortable gear for even the tiniest climbers? Full body harnesses are perfect for getting little kids climbing whether it is at a climbing gym or outdoors. The OUISTITI by Petzl is an upgrade to earlier designs and is packed with the top safety features, comfort and even…
8 Reasons Why Mount Engadine Resort Needs to be on your Family’s Adventure Bucketlist
After turning off the number 1 highway onto the Kananaskis 40 road, it is nearly impossible not to mention the beauty of the snow-covered mountains. The majestic giants appear to be hiding secrets to be discovered by anyone choosing to embark on an adventure. Further past the 40 is spray lakes road that is even…
Real Talk Series – Your Vagina Needs Physiotherapy
For the next Born to be Adventurous Mamas’ Real Talk we will be diving into the vagina. All jokes aside, I am so excited for this Real Talk Series because issues with the pelvic floor can just make life challenging. Take me for example. I had no idea that my pelvic floor would have trouble…
Family Van Life Budget: The cost of living 3 months on the road!
It feels like only yesterday we were living the dream life traveling around in Dusty our 1993 VW Eurovan. The trip that ended in December brought our family closer together as we explored 3 provinces and 6 States over 3 months. As promised in the blog post “Finding Money for a Family Van Life Trip”, …
Skiing with Kids : Hitting the slopes with a 1 year old
My name is Lila Berg and I am a proud wife to Ryan, mother to Mavis and teacher to many! I love my job as an educator and my new role as “mom” the absolute most. Spending time together with our little family brings me a lot of joy and teaching our daughter to love…
Ditch the Ipad and try these Road Trip Activities for Kids
I was beyond nervous the first time we decided to drive 10 hours straight with two little kids. I thought for sure my sanity would be lost somewhere on the highway. In order to survive the trip I immediately decided we would need an Ipad. Then, I worried that if I let them watch a…
8 Reasons to Vacation at Little River Inn in Mendocino, California.
Living the van life has been a dream come true and 3 months on the road has been the perfect way to explore new places. We have experienced jaw dropping sunsets, tarantulas meandering by our cook stove in the dessert and aw-inspiring landscapes. It truly has been incredible but weeks without a hot shower had…
Layer Up and Keep Warm with Faire Child
We cannot believe it but we have less then a month left of our Van Life. This 3 month trip has been such a great experience for our family. The time spent together exploring and relaxing has brought us all closer together. The last month has come with some new challenges. The cold weather has…