TEN MILE INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
Mother’s Day weekend was hot here in Helena! We all wanted to go for a post-naps hike, but we knew we needed a shadier hike in the afternoon heat. So we headed to the Ten Mile Interpretive Trail close to … Continued
WHY PLAY OUTSIDE?
If you’ve read my “About” page, you know that I grew up on a small farm. It was lovely (and messy!), and the majority of my childhood memories are of playing outside around the farm with friends, family, and by … Continued
BEATTIE LOOP #1
So many trails to choose from when starting at Helena’s Beattie Trailhead! Because there are so many that are great for any level of hiker, I’ll be posting several loops (all uncreatively named). 🙂 What I’m calling Loop #1 is … Continued
THE SCRATCHGRAVELS – JOHN G. MINE ROAD
The South Hills and Mount Helena City Park trails are gorgeous. I absolutely love them! But there’s something about the rawness of the Scratchgravels that is also appealing. Maybe it is that they seem underappreciated, and I think it would … Continued
NATURE-THEMED BOOKS FOR 1-3 YEAR OLDS: PART 1
This post does contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, when you make a purchase after clicking on one of my affiliate links, I may get a tiny commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!! … Continued
THE SCRATCHGRAVELS – HEAD LANE
I’m a big fan of the Scratchgravel Hills, and they are especially great for those with young kids! In this post, I’ll be sharing what we love about Head Lane – my favorite area of the Scratchgravels! Ah Head Lane! … Continued
THE SCRATCHGRAVELS – NORRIS
The Scratchgravel Hills is an underutilized area. I hope more people begin to explore it, because it is a treasure for those with young kids! We have found all the major trailheads (Head, Tumbleweed, Norris, Echo, and John G. Mine) … Continued
LEGRANDE CANNON TRAIL
One of our favorite trails to take our toddler and preschooler hiking or biking (pedal or balance) is LeGrande Cannon Trail on the west side of Helena, at the intersection of LeGrande Cannon Blvd and Silverette Street. It is flat, … Continued
5 EASY SPRINGTIME ACTIVITIES
Ah, springtime! After months of bundling kids up to play outside or go anywhere, our get-out-the-door routine is now much quicker and simpler. Some days the boys even manage to get out the door without me helping a bit. I … Continued