The Friday after Thanksgiving is generally a day most people hit the stores for deep discounted items to start off the holiday giving season. However, there are still many others who choose to opt out of shopping and instead spend the day in nature as part of the REI #OptOutside Campaign. But don’t just #OptOutside on Black Friday! With this list of themed hikes, your family can have outdoor ad...
This week, families and friends across the United States are celebrating Thanksgiving Day. Also this week, the Hike it Baby family and friends are celebrating every day by giving thanks for all that we hold dear about our time spent in the outdoors. Some find relaxation, growth and more on the trail. Others enjoy the invaluable support of their Hike it Baby community. Still others come to appre...
With all of the exciting changes happening in your life when your baby comes home, the attraction to those things that were an important part of your life before baby are still there too. Hiking is probably part of what makes you who you are. With “National Take a Hike Day” on November 17, it's a great time to get some advice from parents who found their own way to introduce a newborn to hiking...
Engaging with the natural world regularly is essential for building and maintaining a connection with it — especially for young children. One recent study showed that Americans spend 93 percent of their lives indoors. As people become more disconnected from nature, the need to get children outdoors has never been more urgent. Most importantly, getting outdoors benefits children as well as natur...
Finding a hard-frame carrier that fits mama (or daddy!) and her little one can be confusing and overwhelming to both those new to wearing and even those who are experienced wearers. Just like other types of baby carriers, hard-frame carriers vary between brand and model, making it hard to recommend the “perfect” or “best” carrier outright. Your best bet is to try on several and see which one fi...
It's the middle of November, and leaves are largely on the ground instead of the trees. (Of course, that may depend on your locale and latitude!) We still find beauty outdoors, though, and we still remember what we love most about nature in all its seasons. This week we give thanks for the warm welcome we received as new members of Hike it Baby, the way this community supports us, the critters ...
Looking for the perfect hike in North Carolina for young children? 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 scenic North Carolina trails to explore with babies and young children.
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Now that midterm elections have come and gone, there is one thing we can all agree on regardless what our beliefs: in order to make change, we must each play our part to be that change. Often in the Hike it Baby community, the question is asked what “adventurous” means, and the answer is different for all of us. For many in the Hike it Baby community, our adventures are defined by the little pe...
November, a time of change and of giving thanks, continues. Communities traditionally gave thanks for the bounty of nature as the season turned and the results of the year's hard work were finally harvested and enjoyed. We here at Hike it Baby are fortunate to find not work, but inspiration, joy and healing outdoors. Whether new parents or older parents, whether hiking with new HiB friends or a...
Hike it Baby is many things to many people. It helps us get out the door on drizzly days; gives us friends and companionship; and offers us a support group as we try to navigate work, family life, post-baby bodies (moms and dads!), sleepless nights and life. In addition, it also helps us all stay active and engaged in our communities.
A few times a year we offer a challenge, and the Hike it Ba...
