Last November, my family decided to spend the winter in the desert. Being born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, this seemed like a strange move to all of our friends because who doesn’t love the lush green deep forests and forever falling waterfalls of Oregon and Washington. But I was feeling soggy and tired of the grey. And I wasn’t hiking as much as I wanted. So we went south for the wint...
Recently, I've started to notice that my body doesn’t quite recover as quickly as it used to after a long hike. At first I figured it had to do with the fact that I usually had my growing son in tow in my back carrier, but then I realized I felt the soreness and tight muscles on my adult-only hikes as well. I concluded that I had to face the fact that I am getting older and my body needs some e...
Spring brings new life all around, and there are plenty of books you can read to help get some ideas about your own backyard garden! Now the next time your kids ask questions about how gardens grow, there will be a list of books you can share together - six gardening books for kids.
Backyard Heroes by Rufus Bellamy
Have you ever wondered what the squirrels or spiders hanging out in your backyar...
Looking for that perfect hike in Wisconsin 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, our community shares three beautiful hikes in Wisconsin to explore with babies and young children.
Pheasant Bran...
Whether it’s a window box or a large backyard plot, planting a garden with your kids is a wonderful way to bring nature into your daily lives. It’s also a great way to mix in fun and meaningful educational experiences while spending time outdoors together. In this guest post, Imagine Childhood shares simple garden activities for kids -- along with a list of their favorite sturdy tools and garde...
So you’ve decided you want to share your love of the outdoors with others, but how do you encourage people to hike with you? Or maybe you have hosted some hikes where no one showed up and are losing motivation to continue to host. Many of us have been there before, and it’s not a good feeling. However, before you throw in the towel, check out these tips and tricks for encouraging others to join...
Backpacking with the family is a combination of good planning, patience and carrying the right gear with you. After a good sleep system, you want to make sure the tent you choose is a good weight and fit for what your family needs.
When choosing your backpacking tent, it's important to consider what options are important to you. How many vestibules do you want? Do you want something ultra ligh...
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 Oregon to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with school-age ch...
We just wrapped up another great Hike it Baby 30 Challenge – the second one of 2018! We’d like to thank our Hike it Baby Silver Sponsors and Prize Donors for the great prizes they provided for April's Hike it Baby 30 Challenge (HiB 30). The winning participants were entered into the prize drawings simply by signing up to achieve 30 miles in 30 days OR spend 30 minutes outside 3 times per week ...
Mother's Day is the day to celebrate all the wonderful mothers in our lives, whether it is your biological mother or the women in your life who have been there for you. For those of us who are mothers, it’s also a day to celebrate the mother that you have become. Our own journeys of motherhood are as unique as our fingerprints, yet there are so many ways we're all connected with our experiences...
