Create an Outdoor Legacy for Your Children
“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future […]
“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future […]
It’s Been Quite a Year Thanks 2020, it’s been real. Australian bushfires, a long-overdue cry for social justice and reform, […]
Emma Carsey, Membership Manager for Hike it Baby As Membership Manager, Emma Carsey is responsible for all major Hike it […]
The Wonder of Winter Hike it Baby and Joules have partnered to create a free, downloadable My Winter Workbook (available […]
Make Spending Time in Nature a Priority this Holiday We have reached that busy, exciting, tiring time of year again, […]
Celebrate Nature with the Thankful for Nature Journal 2020 has been a year like no other. Between a global pandemic […]
Voting is one of the most fundamental actions of a democratic system. In 2016 only 46% of people between the […]
Keira Wickliffe Berger Branch Ambassador for Westchester County, NY, Co-Team Captain for the Family Trail Guide team, volunteer on tech […]
This is the first part of a two-part series about nature journaling. In this article, we’ll cover the benefits of […]
This is part two of our nature journaling series. In part one we explore the benefits of fostering a nature […]
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables October—it’s […]
Have you heard about the 10 Minute Walk Initiative?! No? Well, if you think that increasing access to parks and […]
This summer, the days have felt especially long. Due to COVID, I find myself saying “no” and “we can’t” a […]
As parents, focused on being outdoors and immersing our children in nature, we often tend to bring the outside indoors […]
Dustin Thorley Hike it Baby 30 Team Captain, Social Media Co-Captain Hike it Baby Brockville, ON Founding Branch Ambassador […]
Jen Grenter Branches/Data Team Captain Branch Ambassador, Hike it Baby Chester & Montgomery County, PA Jen Grenter is the Hike […]
One mom’s story of how forest bathing, the act of simply being in nature, helped to reset her mood, perspective, […]
As a community of families who love the outdoors (or who are learning to love it), it is always inspiring […]
Dear Hike it Baby Community, I find myself shaken to the core and vehemently angry about the injustice and loss […]
Moms, we got you Being a mom is hard. There is no right or wrong way to do it, no […]
Michelle Robinson – Mentor Team Captain New Ambassador Training support Hike it Baby Brockville, ON Founding Branch Ambassador Michelle Robinson […]
There is no denying this has been a tough few months for everyone. We are all playing a role in […]
According to the Oxford dictionary, a volunteer is a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or […]
Hello, fellow Hike it Baby families. I am writing to you today with very mixed emotions. Our state just made […]
Lacey Stock – Family Trail Guide Co-Captain Tech Support Team member Calendar Team member Branch Ambassador for the Kenai Peninsula […]
It is the 14th day my family and I have self-quarantined due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Though it […]
We live in an age of incredible technology that allows us all to remain connected even when we are worlds […]
Jessica Carrillo Alatorre is the Executive Director of Hike it Baby. She has been an active participant in Hike it […]
The Hike it Baby 30 Challenge is the solution for those of us wondering what to do with our families […]
Plenty of research has emerged in recent years about the overall health benefits of spending time outdoors, from positive childhood […]
For the young non-profit organization Hike it Baby, the largest yearly fundraiser is their bi-annual Hike it Baby 30 Challenge, […]
Author Brenna Jeanneret interviews a mom who found Hike it Baby a game-changer for creating an outdoor community once they […]
Put Your 90-Day Free Membership Trial to Good Use So you keep hearing about this outdoor group for families and […]
Any active member of Hike it Baby can host a hike. As a non-profit organization built on community it’s important […]
In 2016 we became a 501c3 nonprofit. While this was a really amazing transition from being a neighborhood hiking group, […]
Paige Forberger – Calendar Team Captain Branch Ambassador, Hike it Baby Muncie, Indiana Hike it Baby runs on volunteer power […]
Eventually, most kids learn to love snow. But for some babies and toddlers, cold temperatures and snowy conditions take some […]
Olympic National Park is incredibly diverse with ecosystems ranging from glacier-capped mountains to old-growth temperate rainforests. Add that to over […]
We love being an aunt and uncle. We get to swoop in and pick up our nieces and nephews, take […]
When Social Anxiety Hits Everyone begins walking down the trail. Parents are asking each other questions and swapping stories. You […]
Our kids grow up, and it happens fast. Faster, in fact, than we as parents can anticipate, and certainly faster […]
Looking for hiking challenges to motivate you to get outside all year round? We’ve compiled a list of awesome, family-friendly […]
Inspiration for the Outdoor Family There is a wide range of amazing outdoor families on Instagram that will make you […]
Parenthood is an Adventure. Bring it Outside. Shanti Hodges, founder of Hike it Baby, just wanted to get outside after […]
What is the Winter Solstice? It’s beginning to feel a lot like winter in many places across the United States. […]
A Letter from Hike it Baby Founder, Shanti Hodges I’ll never forget how I felt in October 2013, pulling into […]
We are so excited for Giving Tuesday this year. It’s hard to believe it’s just around the corner! Donate Now! […]
The Benefits of Experience Does this sound familiar? You gift your child a toy for a holiday or their birthday. […]
Doctor’s Orders, #OptOutside on Black Friday Ask any Hike it Baby family and they will share the positive impact outdoor […]
Hike it Baby Holiday Gift Guide 2019 Shopping for those outdoor lovers on your list can be hard. Which brand […]
Celebrating National Take a Hike Day “Hipsters tend to stick to hiking backcountry rivers. They’re less mainstream.” We at Hike […]
Plan Ahead, They Said. We’ve all been there. After a seemingly endless winter springtime arrives, the weather warms up and […]
From haunted houses to haunted objects, there is no shortage of scary things you can explore, especially at this time […]
Thank You to Our Challenge Sponsors! We just wrapped up another successful Hike it Baby 30 Challenge – the last […]
Take the Guesswork Out of Packing for Your Camping Trip Summer may be coming to an end, but your camping […]
The Fall is for Hiking There is no better time to hike than the fall. The crisp autumn air cuts […]
What is the Fall Equinox? Also called the Autumnal or September equinox, the fall equinox marks the beginning of fall […]
The goal: thirty miles in thirty days or thirty minutes outside three times a week. Twice a year, the Hike […]
National Teddy Bear Day is September 9 and a great way to celebrate is to host a Teddy Bear hike! […]
When I think of all the things that I am, a writer is not at the top of the list, […]