Hike it Baby Voices: Why I love Hike it Baby
Recently I was thinking about all of the reasons I have loved Hike it Baby over the years and […]
Hiking with Kids
3 Unforgettable hikes in Arkansas for families with kids
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
10 fun things to do with kids in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is the oldest national park in the U.S., spreading over 3,500 square miles with a varying landscape […]
Night Hiking 101: How to hike safely in the dark
Winter can be tough for people like us who love the outdoors. When the sun sets early and temperatures plunge, […]
3 Hikes for Families with Young Children in West Virginia
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
8 Ways to Motivate your Family to Get Outside All Year
Depending on where you live, it can be difficult to get your family and friends motivated to get outside in […]
3 Trails in Nebraska young children will enjoy exploring
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Join a hike: Find a family, be a community
I am shifting my gaze between [the woman talking] and my little guy as we lumber down the trail, shuffling […]
Adventure Parenting 101: How to introduce your kids to new adventures
Recently I told Mason I wanted to take him on an adventure to backpack. He bounced up and down around […]
8 ways to get out and enjoy winter with kids
If you love to hike but run short on ideas when the snow starts to fly, here are some great […]
10 Tips to raise the next generation of adventurers in a high-tech world
In a society where technology has become commonplace, people sit in restaurants and coffee shops, whether with friends or family, […]
3 Memorable Trails to Explore with Children in Maryland
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
Hiking Groups and Challenges to Consider in the New Year
Here at Hike it Baby, our main focus is to provide support to get families out in nature, especially families […]
Leave No Trace: An Introduction for Kids
It’s important we Leave No Trace when exploring outside, which can be hard when hiking with toddlers and children. This […]
3 Great trails for young kids in Pennsylvania
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
National Take a Hike Day: Hitting the Trail Again After Baby Arrives
With all of the exciting changes happening in your life when your baby comes home, the attraction to those things […]
The Natural World: Using Time on the Trail as a Teaching Moment
Engaging with the natural world regularly is essential for building and maintaining a connection with it — especially for young […]
How to find the right fit with a frame carrier
Finding a hard-frame carrier that fits mama (or daddy!) and her little one can be confusing and overwhelming to both […]
3 Scenic North Carolina Trails for Families with Young Children
Looking for the perfect hike in North Carolina for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or […]
5 Benefits of Hiking with Babies and Toddlers
It’s embarrassing to admit this, but up until a few weeks ago, I worked for Hike it Baby and had […]
3 Amazing Tennessee trails for families with young children
Looking for that perfect hike in Tennessee for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or […]
3 Amazing hikes in Utah for families with young children
Looking for that perfect hike in Utah for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
How one family finds big adventure in nature’s details
When 5-year-old Ansel was born, he came two months early and was just over 3 lbs. We were nervous because […]
Baring it all: The Benefits of Going Barefoot
One morning late last summer, I took my then-2-year-old to the nearby playground to run off some of his boundless […]
5 ways to get kids outside during the school year
Fall is in full swing, which means we’ve kissed the freedom of summer goodbye once again and our children have […]
3 Trails to explore in Missouri 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 […]
10 Tips for Keeping Babies On Trail
As the founder of Hike it Baby, an organization dedicated to getting kids on trail from birth to school-age, people […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Risky Play
The habits we form from childhood make no small difference, but rather they make all the difference. —Aristotle We spend much […]
3 Amazing hikes for families with young children in Wyoming
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
3 Scenic Hikes in Delaware to Explore with Young Children
Looking for that perfect hike in Delaware for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, […]
How One Mom Turned Trail Time Into Nap Time
If you’re struggling with a fussy child who never seems to sleep, know that you’re not alone. When Anka Trifan’s […]
3 Unique hikes in California for kids of all ages
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the […]
6 Tips for Hiking on Difficult Terrain with kids
Hiking with kids can be a difficult endeavor on the easiest of trails, which can sometimes discourage us from taking […]
How to pack trail snacks for hiking in summer
Last year, my little family embarked on a summer filled with hiking adventures ranging from 1 mile to 14 miles, […]
3 Stunning South Carolina Trails for Families with 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 one family makes getting outdoors a priority
When Jack had his first-ever tantrum on a super popular trail in Squamish, British Columbia, Bobby and Maura Marko stood […]
9 Tips for Successful Day Hikes with Young Children
I love summer. The longer days and warmer weather make me want to stay outside all day. So this is […]
3 Memorable Hikes in Colorado for Families 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 […]
3 Hikes in Alaska to Explore with 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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
A Daring Adventure: Discovering Dinosaur Tracks
Hike it Baby encourages hiking with kids, and challenges my 4-year-old son, Cole, and I to explore all kinds of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 with older kids: How to continue the adventures
It happens to all of us eventually. We head out for a hike and suddenly realize while on trail as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Managing Parental Fears: Helicopter parent vs. Free and wild
My family and I spend a lot of time outside. It has been this way since I met my husband. […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
