Elk Tracks and Diaper Bags: A First-Time Dad's Journey This book provides the foundational, humorous look at the transition to new fatherhood, framing the chaos of baby care as a "wild adventure." It provides relatable accounts-from mastering the "diaper bag survival kit" to navigating the "gift gauntlet"-while emphasizing that humor, a strong support network, and adapting to the unexpected are the essential tools for a first-time dad entering the woods of parenthood.