News::

• Bergen and I recently enjoyed a mother-son weekend getaway exploring Mount Rainier!  While we both loved exploring the national park, our highlight was actually the horseback trail ride we did in a small town just outside the entrance.
• The whole family is headed to Walla Walla, Washington for another weekend getaway, and part of Bergen’s spring break next week.
• Speaking of national parks, the next FEE FREE day of 2018 is Saturday, April 21st, the first day of National Park Week.

Inspiration::

• Frustrated and discouraged by flight costs these days? Adventures After Coffee blog just shared 5 of the Best Cheap Flight Hacks. Great advice! We’ve got 10 tips of our own for saving money on flights as well.
• Do your kids (or maybe even you) need to boost your mindfulness and self-regulation? These nature-inspired mindful moments cards (free printable) from Wilder Child just might do the trick.
• Mat Coulton explains the ways dogs can help our children connect to nature.   A great tie-in to my recent post about building an active outdoor lifestyle with dogs AND kids!
• Book of the Week:  Lou Whittaker: Memoirs of a Mountain Guide. The owner of the cabin that Bergen and I rented near Mount Rainier recommended this fascinating memoir since the cabin was actually previously owned by Lou! The book opened up a whole new world of mountain climbing adventure for me. While I’m pretty darn sure I’ll never climb to the top of Mount Rainier, I’m completely inspired!

What are your spring break plans?

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