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, members of the New Jersey branches share three beautiful hikes in their state to explore with young children.
When you think of New Jersey, the first thing that c...
Editor’s note: This article discusses Post Partum and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and some readers may find it triggering.
My first daughter, Miranda, was born at 26 weeks and 4 days' gestation in January 2013. She was born nearly a trimester premature because of Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, and weighed only 1 lb., 2 ozs. at birth due to Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR).
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After the sun makes its daily descent below the horizon, delivering a quiet blanket of darkness with a soft moonlit glow, it is perhaps the most magical time to head outdoors. Think about it: while hiking at night, you gaze up at the milky way, rely on your senses and get in sync with the surrounding natural environment and navigate by light of the moon. It’s really a transformative experience....
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 Washington state to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with sch...
Editor’s note: This article discusses maternal health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) and some readers may find it triggering.
It was a mild January day in the Northeast and we were setting out in unfamiliar territory after learning our intended destination was closed for hunting season. “Yes, we will happily go somewhere else,” our hike leader responded to ...
Have you read any good books lately? We like to share reviews on books that our members have read that are hiking - or outdoors - related. From infant board books to adult page-turners, we love to hear about what you are reading! I’ll also include a review of my own in each blog post. Share a book review with us on this form and we may feature it in an upcoming blog post!
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Winter is in full swing across the majority of North America, which means the potential for snow … lots and lots of snow! Instead of having that chilly white stuff ruin your family hiking plans, it’s time to partake in one of the most family-friendly winter activities: snowshoeing! Not sure how to get started? We have broken it down for you in this step-by-step guide for family sno...
Editor’s Note: This article discusses childhood cancer and may be triggering for some readers.
There is a memory I cherish of my family that I keep for myself. No photo can touch that moment. It’s a crisp August morning in Utah’s High Uintas. Actually its the weekend before school starts for my oldest. It was our final big escape into the wild before we kissed the beautiful summer goodbye.
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You know the phrase, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." This is true to an extent, but we also know there are times when it's too cold to be outside with little ones.
With much of the U.S. experiencing extremely cold temperatures these last few weeks, how do you know if it's too cold to go outdoors? And, what are some alternative indoor activities to keep you moving and...
My family and I spend a lot of time outside. It has been this way since I met my husband. I've always preferred tents over hotels and campfire nights over air conditioned rooms. Our kids thrive outside as well. So as we raise them, this is my hope for our children: That they value adventure and strive for travel and experiences over material possessions. My biggest wish is that they feel the fr...
