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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Kid complaining that they are bored? Have you tried everything to help get your children out of the house and active? Make something fun for them! This article will provide you with a few ideas to get your children outside and active. It is a great activity to do with your kids, siblings, or friends, and is fun for all ages! So head outside and have some fun at the park. Avoid boredom by get...

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Your Fool-Proof Guide To Getting Your Family Out the Door This Winter

Your Fool-Proof Guide To Getting Your Family Out the Door This Winter (without all the hassle and sweat!) It’s beautiful out- the sun is finally shining for once and, with the gleam of the sunshine reflected off the freshly fallen snow, you’re just aching to get out and have some fun with the kids. You envision the joy on their faces as they slide down the snow-covered hills or ...

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7 Black Outdoor Organizations Making a Difference that Everyone Should Know

"You never know how or when you'll have an impact, or how important your example can be to someone else." - Denzel Washington As Black History Month comes to a close, it is important to remember to continue to recognize all the amazing and powerful Black individuals and organizations that are continuously working to better their communities and the world. This is by no means...

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Meet the Hike it Baby Team: Office Manager, Elicia Giffin

Elicia Giffin has served as Office Manager at Hike it Baby for a year. Her main responsibilities are responding to emails, spending time preparing mailings, processing monthly bills, editing documents, and supporting the rest of the amazing HiB team where and when she’s needed. One of the most inspiring parts of Elicia’s job is the team she works with. What is your favorite quo...

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How a Ten-Minute Walk Outside Can Improve Your Overall Well-being

Hike it Baby's Winter Walk with Wox encourages individuals and families to head outside for a ten-minute walk every day in the month of February. The Winter Walk Challenge aims to get people outside during the part of the year where most of us could use extra outdoor time. February brings cold temperatures, more cloudy days, and snow and ice for many parts of the country, making it one of t...

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Community, Mission and Time Outdoors: Hike it Baby 2020 Year in Review

It’s Been Quite a Year Thanks 2020, it’s been real. Australian bushfires, a long-overdue cry for social justice and reform, Megan and Harry leaving the Royal family, a US Presidential election, and let’s not forget a global pandemic and all of the extra baggage that brought with it. The silver lining is that when we go through tough things it often brings clarity and helps...

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Hike it Baby's Mission to Change What it Means to Be Outdoorsy

Hike it Baby Executive Director, Jessica Carrillo Alatorre, explains Hike it Baby's goal to change what it means to be "outdoorsy" as the first step in ensuring all families have the ability to create a connection with nature. The Traditional Picture of the Outdoorsy Type 2020 has been a year of reinventing, redefining, and resilience. To that end, I am proud that Hike it Ba...

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Meet Emma Carsey, Hike it Baby Membership Manager

Emma Carsey, Membership Manager for Hike it Baby As Membership Manager, Emma Carsey is responsible for all major Hike it Baby events, including fundraising efforts. She manages event support and resources for Ambassadors, Hike Hosts, and branches, as well as oversees the technology department. She has been part of the Hike it Baby team for a little over a year and is inspired knowing she can...

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Discover the Wonder of Winter with the My Winter Workbook

The Wonder of Winter Hike it Baby and Joules have partnered to create a free, downloadable My Winter Workbook (available in English and Spanish) with activities to make this winter a season to remember. Winter gets a bad rap. Once the holidays are done and we are into the new year, people tend to get over the cold, wet winter weather pretty quickly. But, when you take the time to experience ...

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How Spending Time in Nature Has Helped Parents to Reduce Stress and Feel Better

Make Spending Time in Nature a Priority this Holiday We have reached that busy, exciting, tiring time of year again, but with an extra twist of stress. Not only are the holidays fast approaching, we also have virtual learning, social distancing, and drastically changing holiday plans on our minds as we weather the storm of this global pandemic. So how do you stay sane and calm with so much u...

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