Is the summer heat getting to you and making it more challenging to adventure?

Totally get it. In fact, a couple of weeks ago - during the 115°F heat wave - our oldest came downstairs at bedtime looking kinda rough. He was pale, a little clammy and said he felt nauseous.

Right away, I noticed those as signs of potential heat exhaustion and started re-hydrating him and monitoring his temperature. Thankfully, after just an hour or so, he picked right back up, but it led me to share this information with our email list in our newsletter.

Then, I realized that not everyone is on our email list (but you should totally join us here), so I wanted to share on our other channels as well. So, I reached out to some fellow adventure mamas on Instagram (who also happen to be nurses) to chat all about adventuring in the heat.

I invited Sara from Koppa 7 Adventures (@koppa7adventures), Stephanie from @thebackpackingmom, and Rachel from @beboldlittelones to join me in this chat and it was so fun!

And, then, we decided, why not turn it into a podcast episode for those of you who aren't on Instagram, so here we are!

In this episode, we chat about:

• What we do to beat the heat
• Gear and products we use to stay cool and hydrated
• How we choose adventures when it's super hot
• How we maintain motivation
• Dealing with heat rash
• And more!

We had so much fun during this conversation and one of my favorite things was that all of us are from different states and nursing backgrounds, so we have different experiences with the heat and we're able to share from different perspectives.

Plus, these moms are just fun to chat to about anything! 😉

• Our newsletter all about adventuring in the heat (includes the pee chart 🤪)
• Pedialyte, Nuun tabs, or other electrolytes
• UPF Rated shirts from brands like Patagonia, Columbia, or Mountain Hardwear
• Merino wool shirts
• Steri-pen or other water filter
• Our Speakpipe Voicemail where you can share with us what you'd like to see on the next season of the show!

If you've ever been curious about adventuring in a campervan, this is the episode for you!

Our guest today is Gretchen from ROAMERICA and she's here today to share all about campervan adventures with kids.

I'm super stoked about this episode because we've been fans of ROAMERICA for a long time, but Gretchen has a unique experience to share about why campervans are so great for her family.

Gretchen and her partner, Taylor, own and operate ROAMERICA, a campervan rental company based in Hood River, OR and love to go on regular adventures with their girls. But, one of her favorite things to do is adventure solo with her girls.

Gretchen shares how adventuring hasn't always been easy for her, how changing the way they did things made it possible, and tips for going solo with your kids.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Making adventure fit your life, even if you have physical or other limitations
• Gretchen’s favorite part about adventuring alone with her girls
• Ideas of where to go camping in the PNW
• How ROAMERICA can also help you plan your trips!
• And, much more! 

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is that Gretchen's desire for helping people experience the beauty of the PNW really shines through. It's clear that she loves bringing the same joy she experiences in the outdoors to others.

Listen in to hear her best tips for managing young kids when there's only one of you, suggestions for getting started, and even a few tips for where to go.

And, yes - we also chat about your bathroom options too! 💩😉 

• Meet Gretchen and learn more about ROAMERICA on Instagram and check out all their awesome vans on their website, ROAMERICA.
• Curious about a build? They've got you covered with Axis Vehicle Outfitters as well!
• Gaia GPS
• Planning a trip and want to give ROAMERICA a try? Don't forget to call and mention the podcast when you book for a free night added to your weekend (or longer) trip! 

Click here for full show notes.

One of the very first outdoor adventures we ever did with our kids was car camping. Whether you've been camping a few times or if this is your very first trip, this episode has something for you.

John and I grew up with very different camping experiences - and, let's just say I still love being as comfy as possible. So, we share tips to get you out there and enjoy it - even if your idea of vacation is usually a 5-star hotel. 🤪

In this show, John and I chat all about our camping experiences as a family - what works, what doesn't work, and what we've learned along the way.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Tips for camping with kids
• What do you really need to take camping
• Our favorite apps for finding campsites
• Camping meal ideas
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We had a lot of fun chatting about the things we love to do on our camping trips, how we find our sites and food - of course. 😋

Listen in to help you prepare for your next family camping adventure!

• 10 Essentials
• What to Bring Camping (a Beginners Guide)
• Our Favorite Apps for Finding Campsites
• Camping Etiquette 101: What You Need to Know
• Join our newsletter for access to our Camping Checklist and our Weekend Camping Meal Kit Planner.

For full show notes, click here.