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 […]
I had a really hard time taking care of my needs after the birth of my first child. So, when […]
“Random Acts of Kindness” is a phrase everyone knows. It’s in our culture and our vocabulary. But how does it […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Winter can be tough for people like us who love the outdoors. When the sun sets early and temperatures plunge, […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Depending on where you live, it can be difficult to get your family and friends motivated to get outside in […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
It’s officially winter! While many people cringe at the thought of trying to convince our kids (and ourselves) to layer […]
It can be a never-ending cycle. You want to hike, but you don’t feel “fit” enough to hike. Yet you […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Michigan for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
This year, Dec. 21, not only marks the first day of winter, but also the winter solstice, which is the […]
If you love to hike but run short on ideas when the snow starts to fly, here are some great […]
In a society where technology has become commonplace, people sit in restaurants and coffee shops, whether with friends or family, […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
It’s important we Leave No Trace when exploring outside, which can be hard when hiking with toddlers and children. This […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Losing a child: it’s every outdoor parent’s worst nightmare – something distracts you momentarily and you turn around to find […]
The Friday after Thanksgiving is generally a day most people hit the stores for deep discounted items to start off […]
With all of the exciting changes happening in your life when your baby comes home, the attraction to those things […]
Engaging with the natural world regularly is essential for building and maintaining a connection with it — especially for young […]
Looking for the perfect hike in North Carolina for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or […]
Winter is upon us, and as much as this weather makes us want to hibernate and never leave the house […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Tennessee for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or […]
Pass the hot chocolate. You already know that camping during late fall or winter can be chilly, but here […]
Like many new parents, after we had our firstborn, my husband and I thought our fun was over. For two […]
Camping can be a great escape from the ordinary. A chance to see things from a different perspective, like the […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Utah for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
Fall is in full swing, which means we’ve kissed the freedom of summer goodbye once again and our children have […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
As the founder of Hike it Baby, an organization dedicated to getting kids on trail from birth to school-age, people […]
Trekking poles are an essential piece of gear for anyone wanting to get some elevation. But did you know that […]
The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather they make all the difference. —Aristotle We spend much […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Deciding to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail (AT) didn’t happen overnight for us. We had been dreaming of thru-hiking for almost […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Delaware for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
Getting out on a long hike or an overnight backpacking trip can bring a huge sense of accomplishment and create […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Hiking with kids can be a difficult endeavor on the easiest of trails, which can sometimes discourage us from taking […]
Last year, my little family embarked on a summer filled with hiking adventures ranging from 1 mile to 14 miles, […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with toddlers and young children or you’re looking for a different trail to explore, the […]
I love summer. The longer days and warmer weather make me want to stay outside all day. So this is […]
So you have joined the Facebook page for the Hike it Baby Branch near you and keep seeing these awesome […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
To many hikers, the idea of wildlife encounters on trail is something of an “urban” myth. But depending on where […]
The heat and humidity can sometimes damper an otherwise beautiful summer day. And dehydration may take effect if you’re out […]
Summer is in full swing, and while some may wish to shed their translucent winter glow by seeking the tanning […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with toddlers and young children or you’re looking for a different trail to explore, the […]
If you have kids, you’ve probably got some great outdoor habits with them. It’s different for every family, but maybe […]
We all know to carry a compass as part of our 10 essentials, but how many of us know how […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Hawaii for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
One of the biggest challenges of hiking with a soft-structured carrier (SSC) is the lack of storage space for all […]
Last year, Mark and Mason went on a father/son trip in search of epic hot springs. Over the course of […]
Last November, my family decided to spend the winter in the desert. Being born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, […]
Looking for that perfect hike in Wisconsin for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
So you’ve decided you want to share your love of the outdoors with others, but how do you encourage people […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Backpacking is often the next adventure after successfully taking on longer hikes and car camping. Similarly, backpacking with kids is […]
Earth Day … a whole day dedicated to caring for the earth. Earth is truly a magnificent place. Its resources are […]
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
As children, our siblings had a role in helping mold us into who we are today. They made a big […]