If you're heading to a campground or a national park this summer, or even taking a hike or setting up a tent in your backyard, check out these Active Words Unite books to engage your children in the outdoors. With a mission that aims to inspire children to seek, explore and discover the world, Active Words Unite also pledges 5% of all profits to charity. Purchasers of books can select one of th...
Camping trips are a summer staple. While hiking, swimming, fishing and campfires are memorable, you can also add in some extra-special activities that will make your trip unique and special for your kids. Our Hike it Baby members shared some activities that they enjoy while taking a family camping trip. Try some of these ideas the next time you head out on your overnight adventures!
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Children's laughter ringing out while they build sandcastles. The sea breeze blowing against your skin. That hypnotizing sound of the surf that seems to melt troubles away. The beach may not be famous for its hiking trails, but there are still plenty of reasons to head there for a day (or seven), and soak in the coastal version of the outdoors. But what about heading there for the night? Rather...
From warming your hands by the flames on a chilly morning to falling asleep to the soft sound of crackling in the dark, when you’re camping, the day begins and ends by the fire. Some of my most vivid and nostalgic memories of camping as a child revolve around the campfire. Through all these memories, there is always one constant: the food.
Cooking by campfire is as primitive as you get in the ...
Summer is here! That means school is out, the temperatures are rising, the days are longer and adventures abound! That also means your feet can take a beating with all the extra activities. Being equipped with the right shoe can mean the difference between hiking the extra mile to the hidden waterfall or having to turn back early because your toddler is repeating, “dad, my feet hurt!” We have b...
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 Oklahoma to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with school-a...
“And Into The Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind And Find My Soul” ~ John Muir
Camping with kids can sometimes feel like we are losing our minds! Although, I’m sure when John Muir originally wrote this he was not referencing parenthood, but rather a more sophisticated scene where one can tune out and find new perspective.
Either way the quote is fitting. Camping with kids in a tent, in a car, with ...
Are you thinking about taking a family camping adventure? Besides thinking about what to pack and what campground to visit, where you set up your tent can be just as important in having a successful family camping trip.
Location, location, location
Location -- Location is a huge factor when selecting a campsite. Picking a campsite that isn't super close to other campers can be very beneficial. ...
I have always felt at peace in nature. The quiet serenity, the beautiful sights, the feeling of being at one with our natural planet. Though I spent plenty of time outdoors growing up, I was not raised in what you would call a “hiking family.” My mother has Chronic Fatigue, a disease which prevents her from performing strenuous physical activities. However, despite this disease limiting her abi...
Hiking, backpacking and adventure travel all require an array of gear. From the outdoor essentials to the luxury items, we all have a list that we check off every time we break out the pack or the duffel when preparing for our next adventure. I’ve traveled all over the world and have been backpacking for over thirty years (hiking for longer than that), and over the years, I’ve whittled down the...
