I would be lying if I said my children jump for joy and shout “hooray” when I mention the word hiking. They already know that hiking takes work, requires effort and makes their feet tired. But hiking with kids doesn’t HAVE to be a chore. If I am being honest taking them hiking is also … Read more
I love hiking… and I bet you’re reading this because you love it too! I could spend every day out hiking, mountain biking, and exploring. Have you ever stopped to think about those trails that you are racking up the miles on? Why do they follow the route they do? Why the heck are logs … Read more
Best Tips for Hot Weather Hiking with Kids Summertime hiking is an easy way to get the whole family outside and moving. However, the heat of the summer is also nothing to be taken lightly, especially with kids. We’ve gathered our best tips for hot weather hiking with kids. What to be aware of while … Read more
My kid is stretched out in front of the door, yelling. “I DON’T WANT TO GO HIKING I HATE HIKING I NEVER WANT TO GO HIKING AGAIN.” I sigh. We’ve been here before. If you too find yourself in this situation often, you’ve got a few options. Drag your kid to the car screaming back, … Read more
Family Hiking is the third installment of our new series: Mamas in the Wild: How We Survive When We Opt Outside, sponsored by REI. This four-part series focuses on real life mom-to-mom tips and tricks for getting outdoors with your family. Need to catch up? Check out the first and second posts in this series. … Read more
Hiking Safety for Kids One of the most rewarding aspects of taking children into our wilderness areas is that it allows them to reconnect with their primal roots rather than their Xbox. The natural world lends itself to teaching the value of self sufficiency, environmental stewardship, and it even fosters a deeper appreciation of how … Read more