Turn the Blues Green
I was exhausted after the long labor that gave birth to my first child. My body and mind both were adjusting to the new reality of motherhood. I had a tiny, impossibly fragile life that weighed all of 7 pounds in my arms. She now actively depended on me for her survival. I was totally in love and utterly overwhelmed all at once. That’s about when the nurse came in...
Nature is all around you! Taking a few steps out your front door and down the street, or out the back door to explore your yard will show you that there are a variety of plants, insects, fungi, animals and other wildlife all around you. Let’s get started exploring the nature near you!
Make a Plan
Decide where to look - do you want to explore trees, in the grass, bushes or even cra...
My son and I just got done hiking in the rain. I'm pulling cold, soggy socks off my 2-year-old in the car and trying to explain why he can’t wear his favorite red boots on the way home. They are wet, muddy and cold, but there is no reasoning with a toddler and he just keeps saying, “Boots. Red. Boots. Red.” We're sitting just inside my Subaru after a morning of hiking on part of the Ice Age Tra...
Camping can be a great escape from the ordinary. A chance to see things from a different perspective, like the night sky without the interference of the lights of civilization or the smell of the wind as it blows through the trees. Camping with friends and family is a way to connect and deepen bonds with each other and with our place in the natural world. If you are thinking about taking your f...
Have you heard about the 10 Minute Walk Initiative?! No? Well, if you think that increasing access to parks and green spaces can lead to better overall physical and mental health, especially during a health crisis, or that your overall quality of life would improve with close access to green space, then you’re already on board with this new program.
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Winter is upon us, and as much as this weather makes us want to hibernate and never leave the house again, at some point, we have to venture out in the cold. And that might mean bringing baby with us, too. Babywearing is a great way to keep babies safe, dry, and warm in winter weather. Here's everything you need to know about layering when babywearing in the cold.
Basics of Layering
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Here's to You, Hike it Baby Hike Hosts!
Here at Hike it Baby, our mission is to connect families with babies and young children to the outdoors and each other. We couldn’t accomplish this mission without the countless hours of hard work and dedication from our wonderful volunteer hike hosts. Thanks to them, tens of thousands of Hike it Baby hikes and activities are offered nationwide each yea...
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 kid-friendly hikes in Texas to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with school-age ...
Deanna hiked 8 miles with a 1,000-feet-elevation gain at 35 weeks. We weren’t a mile into our hike midway up a steep, rocky incline when my chest started to tighten and I was short of breath. My heart was beating fast and I could feel a cold sweat coming on. I was with my kids, ages 8 and 3, and abruptly stopped and told them, “Guys, we have to go back. I don’t feel too good.&...
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