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 beautiful hikes in Colorado to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under five years old) is different from hiking with school-a...
The heat and humidity can sometimes damper an otherwise beautiful summer day. And dehydration may take effect if you're out in the sun too long (check out this past post to prevent dehydration). If long summer hikes aren't on your radar for you and your kids, try some of these other hike alternatives!
1. Splash pads and fountains
Who doesn't love a splash pad? These can be great ways for kids...
Whether you’re new to hiking with toddlers and young children or you’re looking for a different 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 Alaska to explore with babies and young children.
Alaska is known for its diverse terrain of open spaces, scenic mountains, a...
After researching how practicing yoga can benefit hikers, I was curious about how families can benefit from practicing yoga together in our favorite setting: nature! I enlisted the help of my mama friend and yoga-instructor, Jolene McGuire, to discuss some of the benefits of family yoga. Jolene is the woman responsible for pulling me out of a recent yoga hiatus after some bad experiences with a...
If you have kids, you’ve probably got some great outdoor habits with them. It’s different for every family, but maybe it’s going for a walk several days a week. Maybe it’s getting quality time in the yard or sandbox. Or maybe it’s outings that require some planning. The bottom line is that you’ve got some great routines for getting out the door and for exploring as a family. But when you have k...
Summer is here, which means travel and vacation season is upon us! While beaches and resorts may scream summer vacation, there are plenty of ways to get in a good adventure that will bring your family memories for years to come! Let the following books inspire you for an adventure-filled summer.
Backpacker ABCs by Heather Legler
Backpacker ABCs is a great way to introduce your young ones to adv...
Looking for that perfect hike in Hawaii 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 beautiful hikes in Hawaii to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (un...
Summertime is here, which means one thing (at least to a former teacher): summer vacation! While we tend to plan all the things we want to do or see at our vacation destination, what about the journey to get to that destination? I grew up in a military family, so our vacations usually consisted of long road trips across the country to visit family. I remember watching my parents pore over maps ...
One of the biggest challenges of hiking with a soft-structured carrier (SSC) is the lack of storage space for all the hiking supplies you think you may need. And when you have a kiddo not yet potty-trained, along with the usual supplies like water, snacks, cell phone, First Aid kit and that favorite toy that just couldn’t be left behind, you need to carry extra supplies like diapers, wipe...
Last year, Mark and Mason went on a father/son trip in search of epic hot springs. Over the course of a week, they visited four hot springs in Oregon. It was nice to have a break from parenting, but the jealousy I had from their amazing pictures made me realize how I never would have thought to go on a hot springs tour with Mason. (His dad is the creative one when it comes to thinking of big ad...
