You can imagine how Go Adventure Mom was excited to hear about GoPro Mountain Games, right? They sound so similar, I was thrilled to learn more about them and what they're doing in the world. Stay tuned though because in just a few short weeks, I will be interviewing one of the guys from GoPro Mountain Games on the podcast. What are the GoPro Mountain Games? Well, Read more
San Diego is known for its sunshine and beaches. There are some true hidden educational pieces hidden! My husband and I just visited San Diego this past February and I have to admit that we had a great time. Visiting San Diego and taking the time to visit these museums was a great idea. I want to share just a handful of museums to visit, Read more
McDonald's Fresh Beef Patty We all know that fresh tastes better than frozen, right? Today we take a behind the scenes look at the transition McDonald's is taking to bring fresh beef to their menu. My friends Winter, Sharon and Lee were there recording the Hungry Squared Podcast. Where they geek out about restaurant design at McDonald's. You can listen to their podcast here: HUNGRY SQUARED: Read more
Tips for running with your dog If you want to start running with your dog, you may wonder where to start. Whether you want to walk, run, or trot with your dog, spending this time with your pet is so important. Running with a dog takes time and effort. You can’t just take off one day and expect your dog to be able to keep up. Read more
Hiking Yellow Knolls Utah A few weeks ago my family was in St. George, UT for a quick getaway. We found a hike that is perfect for families. Yellow Knolls hike is in Red Cliff Desert Reserve and the trail head is a quick drive from downtown St. George. The Yellow Knolls trail head has plenty of parking, and we never saw any hikers or cars. Read more
Daniels Summit By Troy Pattee Sometimes I’ll drive by a place and say to myself, “I need to stop and check that out next time I’m in the area.” Daniels Summit Lodge is one of those places. Whenever I pass it I excitedly make a mental note to stop in sometime soon. Unfortunately for me those mental notes are stored in a mind that regularly forgets to pick up eggs Read more
Who in their right mind would try to drink a gallon of water a day? ME! Plus, I know several other people who are determined to drink at least a gallon of water a day. Drinking water keeps you hydrated and it helps you to function better. Here are the benefits of drinking a gallon of water a day! 1. Water is a necessary nutrient No matter Read more
Have you ever asked yourself the question…? What do antioxidants do? First, the word “antioxidants” is so fun! As fun as the word is, there are a lot of health benefits behind them. If you have ever wondered what an antioxidant is or does, then you need to check this out! Antioxidants are like a wonder medicine Eating foods that are rich in antioxidants is one smart Read more
This year, it’s all about health. I mean, you have said you are going to get into shape before, but this is your year. The key to success this year is to prepare yourself. Working out is something that is mind over matter. When you need to get into shape, finding the right fitness program can be hard. I decided to buckle down and look Read more
Healthy Prepared Meals seem like an oxymoron - but some companies provide amazing products that are healthy and delicious. Check out our favorites! Having a healthy meal each night at my house sometimes seems unrealistic. I’m a working mom that has three kids and a husband. Life is crazy in so many ways. However, I made a commitment a long time ago that I needed to Read more
365 mile challenge Tips for Setting 2017 Fitness Goals & Why You Need a Community to Support You How many of you are really trying to think of your 2017 fitness goals? As a mom and outdoor nerd, I have realized the importance of setting goals and having a community rooting for my goals. One thing I realized this year is that there are a Read more
What is the 365 Mile Challenge? Today I'm excited to announce the 356 Mile Challenge. This is a project we've been working on for a few months and a few friends on Facebook got a sneak peek. Here's the thing. Somedays, most days, I feel like a complete fraud. I'm an outdoor blogger but don't always like going outdoors. Especially when it is winter and freezing. Why Read more
Breast Cancer Awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but breast cancer research is an important cause all year long, especially for OOFOS. Diagnosis In November of 2014, just 2 ½ years into the launch of this new brand of recovery footwear, Duncan Finigan, the head of marketing, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Advanced Breast Cancer. This means it’s a treatable, non-curable, terminal condition and the survival Read more
We've partnered with Liberty Sport to bring you the following article. Liberty Sport specializes in sunglasses and sports eye protection. The opinions expressed are our own. Eye Safety Something that doesn’t first come to your mind as you raise kids, oftentimes, is eye safety. However, most activities that kids are involved with can be a risk to their eyes. Playing outside, sports, and everyday activities. Since it Read more
Ways to Add Fiber and Protein to Your Diet Adding more fiber and protein to your diet is important. Most Americans are super busy and don’t have a lot of time to focus on their diet. They’re on the go constantly. Unfortunately, after a while, your diet starts to catch up to you and you’ll start feeling it in your body. When it comes down Read more
Habit My Way At the beginning of January I know a lot of people, myself included, who made resolutions to become healthier in the new year. Weight loss, a healthier lifestyle, better diet, etc. are age old resolutions, sure, but they're great ones to have since so many of us found ourselves slipping into nasty habits last year. Personally, I was all too happy to start ditching Read more