How to Foster Multi-Age Play in the Outdoors
If you have kids, you’ve probably got some great outdoor habits with them. It’s different for every family, but maybe […]
Trail Tips
Learning Basic Navigation Skills: Don’t get lost, get going
We all know to carry a compass as part of our 10 essentials, but how many of us know how […]
3 Stunning trails in Hawaii for families with young children
Looking for that perfect hike in Hawaii for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
How to carry supplies when hiking with a soft-structured carrier
One of the biggest challenges of hiking with a soft-structured carrier (SSC) is the lack of storage space for all […]
Hot Springing with Babies and Toddlers
Last year, Mark and Mason went on a father/son trip in search of epic hot springs. Over the course of […]
How to navigate desert hiking
Last November, my family decided to spend the winter in the desert. Being born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, […]
3 Hikes in Wisconsin to Explore with Young Children
Looking for that perfect hike in Wisconsin for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
Finding a Hiking Community – How to Encourage Others to Hike with You
So you’ve decided you want to share your love of the outdoors with others, but how do you encourage people […]
3 Amazing Hikes for Young Children in Oregon
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Backpacking 102: Taking the Kids
Backpacking is often the next adventure after successfully taking on longer hikes and car camping. Similarly, backpacking with kids is […]
How to teach kids to be trail stewards
Earth Day … a whole day dedicated to caring for the earth. Earth is truly a magnificent place. Its resources are […]
3 Unforgettable Hikes in Georgia for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
The age gap: How siblings help each other on trail
As children, our siblings had a role in helping mold us into who we are today. They made a big […]
Backpacking 101: The next adventure
One of my intentions this year is to get more backpacking miles in. Backpacking is my solution when you run […]
3 Kid-Friendly Hikes in Iowa to Explore with Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
4 Tips for Pumping on Trail
I had a really hard time taking care of my needs after the birth of my first child. So, when […]
3 Beautiful Hikes in Ohio for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids
If you’re a member of Hike it Baby, chances are, you’re an outdoors lover. You might have ventured out on […]
Tandem Babywearing Tips – How to Carry Two Small Hikers
Whether your own family is growing, you have twins or you’re helping out a friend by watching their child, adding […]
5 Tips for Trail Cleanup Safety
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil stepped out of his tiny little home and saw his shadow. And that meant six […]
3 Gorgeous Hikes in New York for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Hiking Essentials – What to Wear When Hiking
In the previous two installments of our “Hiking Essentials” series, we discussed what to bring with you on a day […]
Camping with a Group: How to Organize a Stellar Ladies’ Weekend
I was watching wild, and not the movie starring Reese Witherspoon, when I realized that I needed a break. My […]
Taking This Show on the Road: Three Ways to Connect with Hike it Baby When Traveling
When our family hit the road this past summer for a two-month camping road trip of the western U.S. national […]
Hiking Essentials: Staying Safe on the Trail
“Hike safely!” These are the words that always come out of my mother’s mouth when I call her to relay […]
Homeschooling – Finding Opportunities to Learn on the Trail
How can we take our homeschooling on the trail and still be sure they’re learning? We incorporate nature and learning! […]
3 Kid-friendly Trails in Kansas for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
10 Ways to Get Your Kids Out of the House When Life Gets Busy
It’s no secret there are tons of amazing benefits that come from spending time in the outdoors. Unfortunately, life can […]
3 Great Hikes in New Jersey for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with toddlers and young children or you’re looking for a different trail to explore, the […]
How to Start Hiking Regardless of Fitness Level
It can be a never-ending cycle. You want to hike, but you feel you aren’t “fit” enough to hike. Yet […]
Staying Safe When Hiking at Night
After the sun makes its daily descent below the horizon, delivering a quiet blanket of darkness with a soft moonlit […]
3 Beautiful Hikes in Washington State for Young Children
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Snowshoeing 101 for the entire family
Winter is in full swing across the majority of North America, which means the potential for snow … lots and […]
What to Do Indoors When it’s Too Cold to Hike
You know the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” This is true to an extent, […]
Snow Play: 10 Ways to Enjoy the Winter for Unlimited Fun
With cold days and snow blanketing the ground, plan some fun activities for you and the family close to home! […]
First time hiking with kids? Helpful tips to get out on trail
When we start something new, we tend to need extra help. Heck! When my family returns to something we know […]
Hiking Essentials: What to pack for a day hike
You’ve made up your mind. You’re going to try this hiking thing that everyone keeps talking about. Or maybe you […]
Being in the outdoors can help sensory exploration
My 11-month-old son and I were hiking a favorite trail along a picture-perfect mountain stream lined with flowers and full […]
8 Unique Ways to Take Advantage of the Long Nights of Winter
This year, December 21st not only marks the first day of winter, but also the winter solstice, which is the […]
How to Prepare for the Unexpected When Hiking in the Cold
One of the biggest fears when hiking in the cold is the threat of the unexpected. What if you get […]
Book Review: 15 Minutes Outside
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is definitely the hardest time of the year […]
Cold weather camping: Why you should head to the campsite this winter
A few weeks ago my husband, Daniel, came home and told me we could borrow a friend’s T@B trailer to […]
7 Unique and Creative Winter Hikes Your Kids Will Love
Getting outside for winter hikes is tough. It’s cold, it’s wet, and you are busy with the holidays and all […]
3 Things to know about pooping on the trail
One of the things every parent dreads hearing on a hike is to have one of their adorable children announce, “Mommy, I […]
Resist Fear and Embrace Resilience: Kids and Risk in the Outdoors
Managing risk in inherently risky activities involving children can be subjective and, as a parent or guardian, only you will […]
Fall hiking ideas to get you out the door
Fall has been rather slow to take hold here in Central Oregon. Aside from our favorite retailers selling those precious […]
3 Trail Safety Tips You Must Know
There are thousands of trail safety tips and sometimes it can be rather daunting to try to remember all of […]
Hiking with Young Infants: Tips and Tricks
Tallie shares her journey as a new mom. She talks about how hiking with infants is both doable and shares […]
10 Photography Tips for Out on the Trail
The time spent out in nature with your family can be some of the most rewarding and special time there […]
Why I Love Recurring Hikes
I fought it for months. When I started a new Hike It Baby branch, the collective wisdom of those who […]
Cloth Diapering while Hiking
I’ve heard it a few times now. “We do cloth at home, but use disposables on hikes… just in case.” […]
Nature Based Scavenger Hunts, your new hiking friend
There are days that getting my kids to agree to a hike is like pulling teeth. You’d think they never […]
Top Tips for Hiking with Toddlers
I have gone hiking with my toddler since she was born, and although some aspects of hiking have gotten easier […]
Nighttime Activities for Camping with Kids
For many people, a lot of planning goes into what to bring for a camping trip – gear, food, clothes […]
Journeys of 1000 Miles Start With These 2 Steps
They say the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, but I’m pretty sure that’s a lie […]
Losing a Child on the Trail: A Parent’s Guide
Losing a Child: it’s every outdoor parent’s worst nightmare – something distracts you momentarily and you turn around to find your […]
Losing a Child on a Trail: Preparing Your Child
Losing a child: it’s every outdoor parent’s worst nightmare – something distracts you momentarily and you turn around to find your […]
The Art of the Night Hike, Courtesy of a former Y camper
You’ve scouted the trail and picked the perfect night according to weather. Now there’s just the children’s temperament on that […]
Running with Your Toddler
Some of the more gratifying moments as a parent are when our kids emulate our better tendencies and qualities. One […]
Stroller Running with Your Baby Postpartum
When I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I was instantly overwhelmed, so I proceeded to […]
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