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Are you looking for ideas for outdoor experiences, hidden gems, family fun, and off-the-beaten path destinations? I hope to inspire your next epic road trip, weekend trip, or day trip around Kansas City, the Midwest or beyond. I love sharing ideas for your next adventure and tips to encourage you to explore the outdoors. Above all, I hope your family can find resources to have fun and make memories that will bring you joy long after you return home.
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I was not an outdoorsy person. I had never been around little kids until I had 27-week preemie twins. BUT I really wanted to travel with my kids, make memories, and for them to have a wild childhood where they got to explore. We started off going to parks, worked our way to small trips, and now go on big budget adventures! You can too!
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Oh hi there! I’m Amy!
I am Amy, the face and voice behind Everyday Outdoor Family! I am a world-traveler turned Midwesterner and mom. I hope to encourage families to see the beauty and find adventures in Kansas City, the Midwest and beyond and tips and destinations to get outdoors.
I didn’t grow up outdoorsy, but after having very premature twins who have been hospitalized multiple times due to illnesses, we have taken to outdoor adventures as a way to keep them healthy. Now I backpack, bikepack, paddle, bike, and more with three little kids!
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