Summer is approaching fast for many parts of North America, which means longer days, higher temperatures, and lots of outdoor fun in the sun. One of the easiest ways to keep the kiddos cool when enjoying summer fun is to incorporate water play into your outdoor time. Whether exploring a creek, splashing in a water table, or running through a sprinkler, water play has numerous benefits for our g...
When I started my research on outdoor moms, I honestly only knew of a handful of women that made a significant impact on the outdoor space. But, after a quick Google search, I was blown away by how many women have contributed to the environmental movement and have made advancements for women in outdoor recreation in the last century. This list is just a fraction of the remarkable female conserv...
Moms, we got you
Being a mom is hard. There is no right or wrong way to do it, no way to know if the choice you make in any one moment is the right one (until roughly 18 years later!) and basically no rules or guidelines. I know what you’re thinking, “helpful”. But here’s the silver lining; we have other moms! Family, friends, community, all these supports are a must ...
Michelle Robinson - Mentor Team Captain
New Ambassador Training support
Hike it Baby Brockville, ON Founding Branch Ambassador
Michelle Robinson is the Mentor Team Captain. Hike it Baby's Mentor team provides support and guidance to our global team of Hike it Baby Branch Ambassadors. And as support for New Ambassador training, Michelle is on-hand to answer questions and assist new ...
What it Means to "Hike"
When we think of hiking, most of us envision dramatic mountains covered in deep green forests with narrow dirt trails winding through them. And most of us feel that if you aren't in such an epic location, and instead you are on city streets, you aren't really hiking. But is that true? Some people are lucky enough to have that kind of place right in t...
Wellies, galoshes, gumboots, rain boots… regardless of what you call them, they tend to be an essential footwear choice for most of us at some point during the year. Even though the rainy season may be ending for some of us, don't throw those wellies in storage just yet! Check out these reasons why you should keep your wellies on hand all year round.
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Hike it Baby 30 During COVID-19
We just wrapped up another Hike it Baby 30 Challenge – the first one of 2020! Hike it Baby hosts the HiB30 Challenge twice every year. Families from all over the globe come together to challenge themselves and encourage each other to get outside more, forming a supportive and inspiring community.
But, this was an unordinary Challenge in a very unusual time. Due...
Kids to Parks Day, always held on the third Saturday of May, is a day of outdoor exploration at our national, state, and local parks and outdoor land areas. Organized by the National Park Trust, the mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. Many parks acros...
A History of Celebrating Mom
While the celebration of motherhood and mothers can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, the American incarnation of the Mother’s Day holiday did not happen until the early 1900’s. After the death of her own mom, Anna Jarvis came up with “Mother’s Day” as a way to honor the sacrifices that mothers made for their children...
There is no denying this has been a tough few months for everyone. We are all playing a role in getting through this pandemic. Even by staying at home, you are helping to keep the world that much safer, so thank you. But, there are those who are in occupations where they have greater exposure to COVID-19, and therefore a greater threat to their health and the health of those in their households...
