I fought it for months.
When I started a new Hike It Baby branch, the collective wisdom of those who had gone before was to start with a recurring hike (one that happens weekly, biweekly, or monthly). But I had many reasons why it wouldn’t work for me: I struggle with commitment, I don’t like to tie myself down, I have a new baby who is unpredictable so I can’t possibly guess when he’ll nap, ...
Our First HiB 30 was a huge success:
My first Hike it Baby 30 was in June of 2015. My son and I crushed the 30 mile goal, and my naive self thought that this would always be the case. Well, a lot has changed in the past two years. My now 3-year-old only wants to be on his own two feet, and a baby sister (6 months) has been added to the mix. I also work five days a week. As a teacher, my first c...
Editor Note: We've been working on this new feature for a while now. I'm so thrilled to introduce our Monthly Style Picks. Cass Estes is the style guru, who is helping us find stylish hiking gear. We're starting our series off with UPF Clothing, essential protection for your skin.
UPF Clothing isn't Just About Function
Spending the day out in the blazing sun requires some extra planning. Often,...
When Woodie Guthrie wrote "This Land is Your Land" in 1940 and set it to the tune of a Carter Family song ,"When the World's on Fire," he was responding to Irving Berlin's, "God Bless America." He was apparently tired of hearing it repeatedly.
Lisa Hearns captured the island of Manhattan from the air.
When I think of the opening lyrics to "This Land is Your Land":
This land is your land
Thi...
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 Rachel Carson.
Rachel Carson speaks before the Senate in 1963. Photo credit: United Press International
BIOLOGIST. AUTHOR. ECOLOGIST. EDUCATOR. CONSERVATIONIST.
Rachel Carson is best known for her book S...
Are you ready?
The United States is about to witness an amazing spectacle it hasn’t seen in over 45 years. On Monday, August 21, 2017 a total solar eclipse will travel the expanse of North America, making its way from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, SC. Witnessing an event like this is quite possibly a once in a lifetime experience for most people and if you live in the United States, chances ar...
If you'd like to learn more about Leave No Trace, check out the other posts on this topic: Part 1: Plan ahead and Prepare and Part 2: Choosing the Right Path
I lived a fairly simple childhood
I was among a generation of children born from parents who were lucky enough to grow up in the 60's and 70's. Parents who can recall building their very own tree house in the old oak tree. Parents who spen...
Camping under the stars, building stick forts, wadding through the creek, and fishing with Dad have been fond memories of my childhood. These memories inspired my career as an Environmental Educator for the past ten years. I work at an amazing nature center and was glad that I could continue to work part-time after my daughter was born almost 5 years ago. I have since had a son who was born 2 y...
Excitement is running high for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse that will occur over North America on August 21, 2017. Millions of people will don special, protective eyewear and stare up at the sky as the moon crosses in front of the sun and blocks the light for a few minutes that day. Others will be able to watch the progression of the eclipse online through NASA's website as it streams the e...
Have you ever turned down an opportunity to get outside with your kids because you felt as though you didn’t have the right gear for the weather? High quality outdoor clothing is expensive, and it can be frustrating to buy something awesome only to have the littles grow out of it after one season of use.
Living in the mountains of Colorado, we don’t mess with the weather. A rain jacket has to...
