Four apps that completely changed how our family experiences the outdoors. AllTrails for finding trails, Seek and iNaturalist for identifying wildlife, and Merlin Bird ID for identifying bird calls in real time on the trail.

After rain, a hidden waterfall comes alive on this Southern California trail and California newts come out to mate. Here is exactly where to go, what to expect, and how to make the most of it.

The most common question I get is how do you actually get out the door with three kids. The answer is time management, the right mindset, and a few simple habits that make every hike go smoother.