Learn some tips and tricks for teaching children about Leave No Trace principles when adventuring outdoors! A handy infographic is also available to download.
We know that sometimes getting outside looks less like a walk, and more like stepping out of the door to create something, play with something, and maybe make a bit of a happy mess. So get out into your winter weather and get crafty!
Ice Block Building
While some of us may have the technical skills to build a full-size igloo, for the rest of us, pint-size ice building is the way to go.
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OutGrown Executive Director Jessica Carillo Alatorre has been a part of Hike it Baby since 2014 where she met Shanti Hodges, the founder of Hike it Baby on her first hike. She is inspired by the passion and commitment of the volunteers who drive OutGrown along with the mission that has created the kind of community she wants her girls to be a part of. She is committed to building a future where...
Does the thought of babywearing on rainy days sound like a daunting, seemingly impossible task? You’re not alone. When I was a Hike it Baby Branch Ambassador in the Pacific Northwest, we always saw a steep decline in participation once the rainy season started. However, once we started posting photos of hiking in the rain with a baby strapped to us, we started getting questions about how ...
Just because you're outside hiking in the rain doesn’t mean you have to be soaked to the bones. Make sure you are covering yourself and your kiddo from head to toe in waterproof gear. With careful planning and the right accessories to keep you warm and dry, you and your kiddo can enjoy your hikes and play in the rain longer.
1. Go beyond the raincoat
When dressing your child, a ...
Are you looking at the back end of summer and wondering where it all went? Well, there's still time! Whether school has started in your area or not, you can still take advantage of the long days and warm weather and make the most of these last days of summer.
10 Ways to enjoy the last days of summer
1. Get in or on the water Kids can spend hours upon hours playing in water, so whateve...
The holidays are fast approaching, and with them comes family traditions. Between baking cookies, decorating the house and classic holiday movies to watch, we tend to spend a lot of time indoors. Itching to get outside and connect with your family in nature? Here's a list of ten fun outdoor holiday traditions to enjoy the beauty that nature brings to the holiday season.
1. Turkey Trot
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