Walking deep into the mountains, along rivers to their origins in high alpine meadows where the land meets the sky, I look back and think about how backpacking has made a lasting impression on my life. Since the first time I stepped into the granite playgrounds of Yosemite 15 years ago, I promised my future self that I would share these “yahoo” moments with my kids from the moment t...
Between the mild, mainly sunny climate and the close proximity to the scenic Front Range Rocky Mountain landscape, Colorado Springs is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. There are over 350 miles of scenic trails throughout the city, ranging from short and easy to very challenging. It's no wonder that tourists come from around the world, starting around the time of the Air Force Academy graduatio...
If you're gearing up for April's Hike it Baby 30 Challenge or taking it up a notch with the unique HiB30 "Take it Outside Challenge," get some extra motivation with books! Reading these stories with your children and talking about the challenge before it officially begins is a great way to get little ones excited and outside this spring.
Sunset Hike by Dineo Dowd
Sunset Hike tells the story of ...
More children means more trail buddies. The joy on their sweet little faces as they see the wonders of nature around your family. However, more children also means more tired little legs. You may need to enter the realm of tandem babywearing – wearing two children in carriers at once.
Here are some general tandem wearing tips to get you started.
1. As always, the general rules of babywearin...
"How do you feed your baby on trail?" This is easily one of the most common questions new parents ask when they decide if they’re ready to hit the trail with their baby. Between figuring out what to wear for a nursing mother or how much formula to bring to satisfy your growing baby, it can be enough to make you want to stay close to home and use the “maybe they aren’t ready yet” excuse to avoid...
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 Florida to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with school-ag...
What is the Spring Equinox? Also called the vernal equinox, the spring equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and occurs on March 20 this year. Derived from the Latin term for “equal night,” the equinox marks one of two days throughout the year when the sun shines directly on the equator, making the length of day and night approximately equal.
You made it through anot...
In most places, it's starting to look like winter, and with the Winter Walk with Wox kicking off, it's time to get outside again for some cold weather fun! In theory, it's as easy as getting out the door; but with kids in tow, sometimes it can be a challenge. One way to motivate your kids is to set SMART goals. SMART goals have become quite the trendy practice. Give it a quick search online and...
Spring break is right around the corner. All that's standing in your way now is packing for your trip, which can pose a challenge when packing for young children. If you're planning on hitting the trails while traveling this year, check out our tips for how to pack for hiking when on vacation to ensure you have a stress-free, memorable trip!
Clothing
Make sure to pack clothing that can dry quic...
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. Here are three family-friendly hiking trails in Arizona that you should plan on taking your family out to next weekend.
When hiking with kids in Arizona, it's important to be aware of the we...
