adventure, family, and life on the road.
Welcome to the heart of Roots in the Wild — where I share the stories, adventures, and lessons we collect along the way.
You’ll find everything from family travel and RV life to outdoor adventures, practical resources, motherhood on the move, and the unexpected detours that make the best stories.
Some posts will help you plan your own adventure. Others are simply stories worth sharing.
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Roads & Roots
Stories of change, belonging & what the road teaches us
Motherhood in Motion
Parenting, traveling & raising a little adventurer
Wild & Wandering
Hikes, wild places & adventures worth taking
Seasons & Self
Reflections on growth, change & becoming
Home on Wheels
Campgrounds, travel days & the realities of a home that moves
From the Journal
Personal notes, life updates & stories from the in-between
Stories from the Wild
What’s Actually in My Car When We Travel With a Toddler
After years of road trips, moving days—and now traveling with a toddler—I’ve learned that the easiest way to pack is not to start from scratch. Here’s what permanently lives in our Yukon, what comes with us in the diaper bag and what I actually pack for longer travel days.