Wilderdad

05/06/2023

Coming back online after a 10-day vacation in a very special place: Kauai. I haven't taken that much time off in years.

Two things motivated me to do this:

1. A difficult last year of personal loss reminded me life is short.
2. My father-in-law has a saying about travel that if you can do it, do it now. Don’t let your list of excuses (valid as they may be) get in the way of you can.

Am I fully recharged? Yes and no. I’m still recovering from the jet lag and traveling with family and accommodating everyone’s needs is challenging.

But am I fulfilled? Yes.

I’m reminded why I work hard: for my family and to experience all this beautiful world has to offer. And there’s no greater reward than hearing your kiddo say in the middle of your trip, “this is the best day ever.” We made memories that will last forever. We learned about history and the amazing culture of Hawaiians and early Polynesians. We all grew a little. Learned that the world is bigger and more diverse than we thought before. And that brings us all a little closer together.

I hope you get to travel this summer.

04/06/2023

Happy Pride Month, everyone! I'm excited to launch a new collection of pride tees over at the Wilderdad shop. If your kids aren't already sick of you telling them how proud you are of them for being the brave individuals they are for having the courage to be themselves ... then these t-shirts are sure to put them over the edge. (You know they'll secretly love it.) Here's the link:

https://wilderdad.com/product-category/tees/

31/05/2023

As the guy who stopped at the Waimea Canyon overlook before us said, “I guess it was worth the view.” Ha ha ha! What an incredible treasure this place is. We explored in the morning, then Glass Beach and in the afternoon. This place is magic!
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29/05/2023

Spent the day on the south coast of snorkeling at eating shave ice at checking out the incredible where archeologists and paleontologists have found ancient fossils and signs of early human life, and we scoped out the exciting water spout that erupts out of the lava rock with every big wave swell. More adventures to come!
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29/05/2023

We interrupt this program to bring you day 1 of the family vacation in !

15/04/2023

Wrapping up the snow season at closing weekend. Fresh snow, blue skies, and a DJ spinning tunes at the base? Perfection.

15/04/2023

Closing weekend at Monarch Mountain! A few inches of fresh overnight, sunshine, blue skies, and a DJ spinning tunes at the base. Plus, Wilson is on duty at Panorama lift so all is good.

12/04/2023

Check out this sneak peek into the 2023 Denver Auto Show. All kinds of new stuff that are major contenders for the title of Ultimate Dad Car and Ultimate Family Car. I can't choose a favorite because they're all pretty sweet! Here's a full list of cars and trucks I got to see:


Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro (in the 2023 feature color, Lava!)
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
First-Ever Toyota Grand Highlander
Toyota Tundra Trailhunter Concept Truck
Toyota Patriot Campers Mega-Tourer (6 Wheeler)
Toyota IQ EV Concept

Ford Mustang Darkhorse Edition
Ford Bronco Everglades Edition
Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Ranger Lariat
Ford Maverick

Audi A6 Allroad
Audi EV Line of crossovers

Dodge Challenger
Dodge Daytona

Jeep Rubicon 4xe

Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Kia K5 GT
Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD
Kia Telluride

Chevy Silverado ZR2
Chevy Equinox EV 3RS
Chevy Camaro 3LT Convertible
Chevy Tahoe Z71
Chevy Corvette Z06 2LZ Convertible

Honda Pilot Trailsport
Honda Ridgeline HPD

Nissan Arya Venture+
Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek
Nissan Z Coupe

See a preview of the 2023 Denver Auto Show before the public can even get in! Check out concept trucks from Toyota, plus their brand new, never-before-seen G...

17/03/2023

The new review is up! And it's an 835 hp doozy. 0-60 in 3 seconds and eats off-road trails for breakfast. Check out the video in the story too. Huge thank-you to the kiddo for helping with filming and sound effects! This kid's a champ!

Does it live up to the hype? The Wilderdad Rivian R1T review puts the rumors to rest with an independent test drive.

01/03/2023

We made it to March! Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Yep, camping season is coming. Brush up on how to pack for your adventure, find the best campsite, and set up a tent.

This is your most comprehensive guide to how to set up a campsite. These easy-to-follow steps will prepare you perfectly for your adventure.

22/02/2023

New national park guide up on the blog. Mount Rainier! Home of the most glacier coverage of any peak in the lower 48, over 260 miles of trails, and amazing camping and lodging right in the park. Check it! https://wilderdad.com/mount-rainier-national-park-family-vacation/

If you’re thinking about a Mount Rainier National Park family vacation there’s one thing you should know. It's breathtaking.

01/02/2023

The new car review is up! The 2023 Infiniti QX50. This one was a rollercoaster. Was excited at first. Then a little disappointed. But after a week of driving it around in the snow, it really grew on me. It's a sweet car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Read the full review here: https://wilderdad.com/2023-infiniti-qx50-sport-review/

Or watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p7dTf9HKzo

The 2023 Infiniti QX50 Sport is in the running for the title of Ultimate Dad Car. But does it really have what takes. Read this car review!

09/12/2022

Another fun fact: human parents have zero poops per week uninterrupted by their kids. It’s science.
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05/12/2022

Let’s get this week started right!
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02/12/2022

That’s just the antlers! The largest elk in the world is the Roosevelt’s elk found in the northwest in Washington and Oregon, and parts of British Columbia. These elk can grow to be 1,200lbs and stand 5ft tall at the shoulder! Add a 4 foot rack and you’ve got a 9 foot animal on your hands. Wow!
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01/12/2022

Always good to see another adventure dad out there doing cool outdoor stuff with his family! Thanks for tag ! Happy winter adventuring!
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30/11/2022

This was our Thanksgiving dinner: Cheetos, Twix, and gas station coffee! I love traveling on holidays!
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29/11/2022

Remembering our trip to Bryce Canyon 3 years ago. A blizzard blew through the area the night before when we rolled into town. We didn’t know if we’d be able to get into the park the next day. But the sun came out, the roads got cleared, and we had an awesome time.
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28/11/2022

It’s back to school and work after a long holiday weekend. Time for a much needed laugh!
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25/11/2022

That’s right. Buffalo and bison vote. Usually it’s for something like the direction they want to move. And they vote by orienting their bodies. If they want to graze in a meadow, they face the meadow. If they’re thirsty, they turn toward a water hole. Eventually one bison makes a move. If the direction is preferred by most herd members, the group follows. If not, few follow, and the group might split for a brief period. Anyone can initiate a movement, but adult females typically get the largest number of followers. In essence, the initiator with the most votes wins and ends up leading most of the herd. My favorite part of all that is that the herd always comes back together. Humans could learn something from that. Right?!
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24/11/2022

So grateful for this family! Always up for new adventures and they keep me off the streets. Bonus! Pretty sure I’m in the running for the luckiest husband and dad. We wish you all an amazing holiday and hope you get to spend it with your family doing what you love.
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23/11/2022

Got kids? Love traveling? Check out Explorzilla. They have a Kickstarter going for these super cool achievement stickers. Awesome way to encourage kids to enjoy the outdoors. Zoom in on the photo to see the individual stickers and then visit their Kickstarter here: http://www.explorzilla.com/adventure-stickers

23/11/2022

How’s your funny face game? ’s is 100% on point. They have classes for new birthing and new parenting, but where are the classes for funny faces? 😂 it should a requirement!
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22/11/2022

I hear people say all the time that there’s nothing in the desert. That it’s a wasteland. The Sonoran Desert is anything but. The Saguaro cacti are just one example of the incredible amount of life there. After exploring for a while the scene changed when a line of dozens 4-wheelers came down a dirt road looking like a gang from Mad Max. Wild times in the desert!
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21/11/2022

Bonus dad joke: How does Santa decide what to give a geologist? Depends if they’ve been naughty or gneiss.
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20/11/2022

One more Junior Ranger badge in the books! That makes somewhere around 40 badges. The kid turns 13 next year so I don’t think we’ll be doing the Junior Ranger thing much longer, but It’s been such a cool tool to explore and learn about our national parks together as a family. And Petrified Forest was one of the coolest yet!
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19/11/2022

The family road trip has begun! And we’re already resorting to making funny faces to pass the time. I call this one Marshmallow Goob.
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18/11/2022

Not the most uplifting Wilderfact but hey, now you know.
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17/11/2022

Books and computers are great learning tools, but nothing can replace real world experiences. And when they’re experiences by foot or by bike…even better! Couldn’t agree more with who’s family is shown here on a mountain bike ride through Austria. Thanks for the tag!
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