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Welcome to the Trail Mommas Blog — your go-to source for stories, tips, and inspiration from our community of moms and families who hike, adventure, and explore together. Here, we share highlights from recent outings, nature-based learning activities, safety guides, and real-life moments from the trail that celebrate the joys (and sometimes the chaos!) of outdoor family life. 

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The Forest’s Invitation

by | September 17, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

September 17, 2026 The 6AM wake up call was too early. I opened my eyes and reset my alarm for 7:00AM, with every intention of getting up. The goal was to experience the trail again in solitude, but this time with perhaps some new visitors that may have flown in...
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A Migration Home

by | September 16, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

September 16, 2026 Today I explored a new to me section of the preserve. This area requires hiking or biking in from the Greenway or traversing the entire main daisy chain loop. I opted for a cruise and hike. This section wound along a hillside with a small tributary...
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The Art of Standing Still

by | September 15, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

September 15, 2026 Today, it felt like fall for the first time. It felt like summer was fading. The temperature was cooler, and the air breezy. Leaves had fallen on the trail, and this time, my bike tires—not my feet—swooshed them out of the way in a burst of frenzy....
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A Place That Belongs

by | September 14, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

September 14, 2026 To belong: to be the property of a person or thing; to be in the right place; to have a proper or expected location. When I think of belonging, I think of ownership, taking responsibility and care for something—all mine.  But belonging is more...
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Today began my love affair.

by | September 4, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

September 3rd, 2026 The 5:30 a.m. wake up call was not routine for me. I am not a morning person. But standing in the parking lot alone with the first glimpses of soft morning light, I can see why others pursue waking at such an extreme hour, particularly if you were...
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Glamping, Mountain Views, and Hospitality That Feels Like Family at Growing Faith Farm & Retreat

by | May 18, 2026 | Hidden Gems, Trail Momma Favorites | 0 Comments

There are some places you visit that instantly feel different the moment you arrive. Not because of flashy amenities or over-the-top attractions, but because of the people behind them and the care they pour into every detail. That’s exactly how we felt during our stay...
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Trail Mommas Nature Journal Club First Meetup

by | May 2, 2026 | Nature Journal | 0 Comments

We kicked off our very first Nature Journal Club meetup, and it was everything we hoped for—curious minds, muddy shoes, and magic waiting around every bend. 🌿 After a quick warm-up to get our senses tuned to the trail, we set out to explore—and it didn’t take long to...
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Chasing Giants: Field Study Trolls & Unlocking the Grandmother Tree 🌲✨

by | February 18, 2026 | Hidden Gems | 0 Comments

There’s something magical about stepping into the woods knowing you’re about to discover something larger than life. Recently, we set out on an adventure that felt straight out of a storybook — visiting the incredible Field Study trolls created by world-renowned...
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Trail Mommas Goes International: Hosting Girls Who Hike NC in Iceland

by | February 18, 2026 | Outdoor Adventure | 0 Comments

When I first received the opportunity to host an international adventure with Girls Who Hike NC in Iceland as an ambassador, it felt like one of those “is this real life?” moments. Trail Mommas like Girls Who Hike NC was built on the belief that women and in our case...
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Trail Mommas Joins Forces with Triangle Land Conservancy and Expands ecoExplore in the Triangle

by | February 2, 2026 | Nature Experiences | 0 Comments

Trail Mommas is thrilled to share some exciting news! We’ve been invited by the Triangle Land Conservancy to host a guided hike at their Wild Ideas event in April 2026. This is an incredible opportunity for us to bring families into nature, explore local trails, and...
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🐞 Insect Investigation at Lake Crabtree

🐞 Insect Investigation at Lake Crabtree

Aug 19, 2025 |

This week Trail Mommas headed to Lake Crabtree County Park to learn all about the tiny but mighty creatures that play a huge role in our ecosystems—insects! What Makes an Insect an Insect? Not every small, crawling animal is an insect. During our program, the kids...

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