Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family-friend hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three breathtaking hikes in Montana to explore with babies and young children while considering the unique ways young children hike, wander, dawdle and explore...
When I think of all the things that I am, a writer is not at the top of the list, but, here I am writing for you because of my passion for the outdoors and how it relates to diversity. I have kept a journal for every year of my life for as long as I can remember. The pages most certainly are not filled with epic outdoor excursions, but I am willing to be vulnerable in my pursuit to share my cur...
When I was a teenager, the Hayman Fire of 2002 broke out dangerously close to my hometown of Colorado Springs. I remember seeing flames just over the ridge near my parents’ home and dealing with poor air quality from the smoke for weeks. The fire ended up burning for around 40 days, destroying over 138,000 acres and 133 homes, and causing six human deaths (including five firefighters).
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Summer is winding down and kids are headed back to school, but that doesn't mean the warm weather is going anywhere any time soon. And even when temps do cool down the sun's rays can be just as strong and we all know exposure to the sun’s radiation can cause a myriad of health issues both in the short- and long-term. One of the easiest ways to protect against the sun's harmful rays is by wearin...
While summertime can bring gorgeous weather and a plethora of outdoor adventures, it also provides the perfect weather for fire season. Higher temperatures and lower moisture can dry out vegetation, providing the perfect fuel for wildfires. Add in a stray lightning bolt or a careless flick of a cigarette butt and an entire field or forest can erupt in flames in a matter of minutes. But is fire ...
Nature Babies: Why Having Young Kids in Nature Is So Important for Their Health
By Judy Klein, MD
I was looking through some old photos from my son’s early years and saw a baby covered in wet sand sitting in the gentle surf, a toddler delightfully scrunching his bare toes in the dirt walking through a redwood forest, and a young boy smiling, eyes wide while hanging upside down from a tree bran...
The clear, crystal blue colors of Lake Tahoe’s waters beckon the call of outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. The nation’s second deepest lake, Lake Tahoe sits at the base of some of the most impressive mountain peaks the Sierra Nevadas has to offer. Lake Tahoe is one of California’s and Nevada’s most popular family vacation destinations with an abundance of outdoor family ad...
Planning a camping trip this summer? Or just wanting to know more about what to expect when camping? These selections will give you a taste of camping without even leaving your home.
Monster & Mouse Go Camping by Deborah Underwood
Join Monster and Mouse on a camping trip! When Monster is a little hesitant to accompany Mouse on a camping trip, Mouse has some convincing to do! Despite the pro...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three kid-friendly hikes in Virginia to explore with babies and young children.
Virginia is a state rich with history and natural beauty, and there are hikes that ex...
My wife and I have never had children. However, I feel blessed to have been able to share so many of my outdoor experiences with my own niece and nephews, as well as the children of so many of our friends. My outdoor resume is extensive and it all began when I was a small child when our family would head out each weekend to go camping. These trips would include roasting marshmallows over the fi...
