A second feature within “Trail Tales” is an OWL community authored post about Magnetic Rock Trail in Grand Marais, MN. Our goal with Trail Tales is to provide ideas to get outside across the country and share the inside scoop on interesting hiking trails and outdoor adventures from the locals that know it best. Read on to learn more about this exciting destination that features a unique monolith!

Explore Joshua Tree National Park with kids! This blog post features general tips for visiting the park, including purchasing entrance passes online, reserving campsites, packing necessary supplies, and checking the weather. We detail our two-day itinerary, including hiking the Hidden Valley Trail, visiting Skull Rock, and exploring the Cholla Cactus Garden. Joshua Tree is a family-friendly destination, read on to learn more!

We all would rather be outside and exploring than reading lengthy gear reviews so here is our quick review of a simple, but awesome product: the NEMO Chipper Seat Pad. Check it out!