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Winter is wrapping up, but for some of us, the sno

Winter is wrapping up, but for some of us, the snow and cold will be sticking around for a while with this crazy weather pattern! Cue our newest blog post! Our "Fool-Proof Guide" to get your family layered up and out the door is just the kind of advice that will get you out exploring during this long winter, and all year round.
Follow these tips for a hassle (and sweat!) free prep that keeps everybody happy!

❄️ Plan ahead
❄️ Bathroom before you go
❄️ Practice makes perfect
❄️ Layering is key!
❄️ Stagger Bundle

And most of all, don't let the process ruin the fun! Talk about all of the things you are going to do once you are outside!

Read the full article at the link in our bio. And happy adventuring, families!

Photo cred: @michellepearl 💚

#wereoutdoorsy #hikeitbaby #intotheoutdoors

It’s almost the end of the week, and it’s almo

It’s almost the end of the week, and it’s almost the end of the winter, and over here our team is feeling 100% inspired by our awesome HiB families. 😁

Here's a little "highlight reel" of how families spent time outside this winter, walking for our website and soaking in the…rain? Snow?

Drop a photo in the comments below to show us what getting outside with your family has looked like for you this winter!

And a HUGE thank you to those who helped us #walkforthewebsite!

#redefineoutdoorsy #wereoutdoorsy #hikeitbaby #intotheoutdoors #winterwalkforthewebsite

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing re

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing resources that we have found helpful in our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion learning.

As Black History Month comes to a close, it is important to remember to continue to recognize all the amazing and powerful Black individuals and organizations that are continuously working to better their communities and the world.

Check out our newest blog featuring 7 Black outdoor organizations making a difference that everyone should know! Read the full article on our blog at the link in our bio. 🌿

"I changed “the man in the mirror.” I introduc

"I changed “the man in the mirror.” I introduced my daughter to the outdoors when she was born. I introduced her to diversity right away. I wanted to be a good role model for my daughter. Miriam Makeba reminded me that I come from a country that is rich in diversity. Makeba was an amazing and inspiring woman, way ahead of her time – and that’s who I want to be."

In recognition of Black History Month, @llbean Partner, children’s book author, and Hike it Baby board member @dineodowd wrote the essay Embracing My Culture Through the Outdoors about the lack of diversity she saw in outdoor spaces, and how the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Miriam Makeba helped Dineo find her own place in the outdoors.

Click the link in the stories to read the full article.

📷: @theroamschoolfamily

#blackhistorymonth #diversity #outdoors #outdoordiversity #outdoorsforall #community #family #outdoorfamilies #outdoorkids #family

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing re

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing resources that we have found helpful in our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion learning.

In the short video, America's Forgotten Black Pioneers, Anna-Lisa Cox, Author of “The Bone and Sinew of the Land,” shares the history of the free African American pioneers who, during our nation’s earliest years, built settlements in the Northwest Territory where slavery was banned, and all men had equal voting rights.

Hit the link in our stories to watch the video from PBS Wisconsin.

📷: @krystalweirphotography

#blackhistorymonth #diversity #history #ushistory #community #learning #education @pbs @pbswisconsin

A huge thank you to all our Winter Walk participan

A huge thank you to all our Winter Walk participants! We have loved seeing your family get outside this February! While we're not so close to our goal of $30k, we want to hit $5k in donations by tomorrow, Tuesday, February, 16th, at 11:59 pm PST! And we're only $370 away!!

Can you help us? Anyone who donates any dollar amount will be entered to win a Hike it Baby swag basket, including a water bottle, mug, hat, stickers, and more!!

Make a donation today using the link in bio or share this post!

#community #fundraiser #optoutside #nonprofit #giving #giveback #outdoors #outdoorfamilies #outdoorkids #networkforgood #donate

A winter walk can be a great learning experience f

A winter walk can be a great learning experience for little ones. By encouraging your kids to engage their senses they also develop a greater appreciation for nature. Allow your child to surprise you with their sense of wonder and their powers of observation. Be prepared for giggles and excitement!

🌞Head outside and talk with your kids about each of the different senses and how we use them.
🌞Use our Backyard Sensory Scavenger Hunt, made in partnership with @llbean, as a guide for your walk. 📌Save this post or click the link in bio for to download a copy for a quick reference.
🌞After your walk, talk about the items you discovered, their favorite part of the walk, and what senses you used the most.

We're having so much fun with our Winter Walk for the Website Challenge this February that we are keeping registration open! You can join anytime and commit to the challenge of a ten-minute walk outside for 28 days. Register for free at the link in our bio.

#outdoors #outside #gooutside #explore #adventure #nature #outdoorkids #outdoorfamilies #parenting #parenthood #family #children #kids

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing re

Throughout the month of February, we're sharing resources that we have found helpful in our internal diversity, equity, and inclusion learning.

"As an adult, I have learned that the ability to visit the outdoors is 100 percent a privilege. It is a privilege not everyone has in this world. Most faces of the outdoors, for as long as I can remember have been white men. Most marketing tactics to get people outdoors or to purchase their outdoor products are quite obviously targeted towards white people. The outdoors is not diversified. Many black people have had negative experiences visiting outdoor spaces. By being excluded in the marketing and social media world most won’t even consider the outdoors an option for their families. The face of nature is white, and I aim to change that. Nature should be as diverse as the flowers, trees, and animals that exist in it. This is everyone’s nature."
Chelsea Murphy

Hit the link in our stories to read the full article.

Follow Chelsea @she_colorsnature. Every day this month, Chelsea is facilitating learning about 28 different Black women pioneers.
✅ 28 Black women
✅ 28 ways to self-educate
✅ 28 days of Black History prompts

📷: Monique Vargas

#blackhistorymonth #diversity #inclusion #diversifyoutdoors #community #family #outdoors #outside #gooutside #motherhood

"Children today spend less time outdoors than any

"Children today spend less time outdoors than any other generation, devoting only four to seven minutes to unstructured outdoor play per day while spending an average of seven and a half hours in front of electronic media. As a result, child obesity has reached unprecedented levels and continues to rise. Children are carrying this sedentary lifestyle and disconnection with nature into adulthood which creates a troubling national trend for the future of conservation, our economy, and the health and wellness of our communities."
National Recreation & Parks Association

For inspiration and motivation to get your family outdoors more often this month, join us for the Winter Walk for the Website Challenge and take a 10 minute walk outside everyday for 28 days. Registration is free and open to all. Hit the link in bio for more information.

#outside #gooutside #optoutside #outdoors #nature #recreation #outdoortime #adventure #explore #family #community #parenting #parenthood #outdoorfamilies #outdoorkids #health #wellness #children

Send us a video of how your family is getting outs

Send us a video of how your family is getting outside safely during the pandemic and you could receive a $25 gift card to @llbean.

We've partnered with @llbean to tell your stories and help inspire and motivate other families who are struggling to get outside and stay connected to nature through the pandemic. Here are the details:
✔️ Record a short selfie video, using the guidelines outlined at the link in bio
✔️ Submit your video using the survey form at the link in bio
✔️ The first 30 people who submit a video following the guidelines will get a $25 gift card to @llbean!

All of the details are at the link in bio!

#beanoutsider #community #outdoors #outdoorfamilies #outdoorkids #adventure #nature #outside #gooutside #pandemiclife

📷: @michellepearl

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