This is a continuation of our conservationist series. Each post will detail a conservationist’s life, notable accomplishments and ways the conservationist connects to kids. This post features Verplanck Colvin.
ATTORNEY. ENGINEER. AUTHOR. CONSERVATIONIST.
Where is the largest park in the lower 48 states located? Many outdoor enthusiasts assume it's Yellowstone or Yosemite National Park. But the ...
One of the first things you learn when you start hiking is that appropriate footwear is a must. It's important to be comfortable. It's especially important to have a shoe that supports you. We know this, because chasing toddlers, carrying babies, and wrangling preschoolers all take an extra toll on your joints. The knee, ankle, and hip joints have to bear all those activities. So what exactly i...
Looking for outdoor activity ideas for your preschooler? Here are some simple and easy ways to get outdoors with your 3- to 5-year-olds that require minimal materials or planning.
To see the other posts in the series check out: Outdoor Activities for Infants and Outdoor Activities for Toddlers
10 Outdoors Activities for Preschoolers
Take a hike
Those little legs are stronger and gaining confi...
Hike it Baby Blog Team recently had the opportunity to interview Linda McGurk, author of There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather, which is publishing October 3rd. The book looks at the Scandinavian way of raising nature-loving, eco-conscious children through outdoor play and adventure. It focuses on connecting children to nature, something very dear to Hike it Baby. Giveaway Closed:September 25-27...
In this interview series, I'm going to introduce you to park rangers across the United States. Today's post features Roberta Andruska, a climbing ranger at City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park.
What is your name and job title?
My name is Roberta Andruska. I'm the Climbing Ranger at City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park near Almo, Idaho.
Is this the ...
We rushed our after-dinner cleanup to catch the evening ranger program scheduled in the national park campground we were camping in that night. This was the first evening program either of my kids had attended at ages 5 and 7, and they were stoked. We arrived at dusk to a roaring fire and a full amphitheater. The ranger greeted everyone and in the next 45 minutes, magically drew us into the sto...
I love many things about Hike it Baby: the friends I've made, the hikes I've taken. But one of the most amazing features of Hike it Baby is the community. That community is evidenced every day. When grandparents rock a HiB30 Challenge. When you loan a stranger your kid's extra shoes because they forgot theirs. Having extra snacks, just in case. However, during special circumstances, that commun...
It’s the end of the day at the end of a long week. A very long week. We started our 1-year-old daughter with a new caregiver this week and it went ... less than well.
As she struggled to cope with separation from mama, transition to a new location with new people, an ongoing cold, teething and exhaustion from a long weekend of family obligations that kept her out far too late every night, I st...
Heather Helzer is a Hike it Baby mom who is backpacking a 4-day trip with her son. We got a chance to interview her before she left for the trail.
Where are you headed?
This week my son and I are solo backpacking the 33-mile Chilkoot Trail. The first adventure is getting to the trail. From Anchorage, AK, you can either drive 17 hours or fly to Juneau then to a ferry or seaplane to Skagway. We a...
Cass joins us again for another installment of Hike it Baby Style Picks. This month we are talking lightweight jackets and windbreakers.
As the days get shorter and the chill starts to creep back into the air, it's time to think about jackets. For our Australian branches, these windbreakers are great for the spring weather heading your way. Right now you need something lightweight, packable a...
