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Ultimate Tips On Hiking With Kids – My Secrets To Creating Hikers

July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments
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We hiked the 4 day Kepler track in New Zealand this year. All the time we took with our kids when they were young is paying off big time now.

Here are my hard earned and learned ultimate tips to creating young hikers.  Hopefully, these ultimate tips will help you get your kids out hiking so that you can enjoy trails together for years. Continue reading →

8 Tips To Avoid Being A Foolish Hiker

July 10, 2019July 9, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Don’t be a foolish hiker!  Make smart choices.

Please don’t be a foolish hiker and do something that puts you or others at risk.  Here are 8 tips that everyone should follow to enjoy their hike and be safe. Continue reading →

The 7 Best Short Salt Lake City Hikes

June 19, 2019June 11, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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The foothills just above City Creek Canyon showing the start of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Photo via Flickr.

These short Salt Lake City hikes will help you explore some fun, cool places near the city.  Here are my all time favorite short Salt Lake City hikes that you need to do soon. Continue reading →

Don’t Let Wildlife Fears Prevent You From Hiking!

May 15, 2019May 12, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Have you ever been afraid of bears when out hiking or camping?

Wildlife fears can keep people from hiking or even going into the great outdoors.  Don’t let your wildlife fears keep you from experiencing something, including hiking or camping. Continue reading →

The 4 Reasons I Never Take An Umbrella Hiking

April 28, 2019 / Mark Danenhauer
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Some people like to use an umbrella hiking, but I never do. Photo via Flickr.

I never take an umbrella hiking in the Rocky Mountains or elsewhere.  Read the 4 reasons why I don’t take an umbrella hiking when I go exploring the mountains. Continue reading →

Life Is Short – Make Good Habits and Routines

December 15, 2018December 4, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Will your daily habits help you achieve your dreams?

Good habits and daily routines are crucial for living the life you want.  Here are some tips on how those habits can help you reach your hiking or life goals. Continue reading →

Make Your Black Friday Green With 5 Fun Family Activities!

November 23, 2018November 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

black fridayI dare you to not go shopping this Black Friday.  Instead of looking for good deals, use this day off for some fun family fun in nature. Continue reading →

Parenting Is Hard – Break Your Routine & Go For A Hike

November 13, 2018November 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Parenting is hard work! It may look easy in this photo, but its tough.

Parenting is hard, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.  Here are some tips on why you should make sure to break your routine and go for a hike. Continue reading →

7 Tips On Fall Hiking With Kids

October 28, 2018October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Amazing fall colors!

Fall hiking with kids is one of my favorite things to do.  Here are 7 tips to help you enjoy your hiking trips with your kids in the Rocky Mountains during this brief, glorious time of year. Continue reading →

Get Unplugged When You Are In Nature!

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

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Please get unplugged and off your devices the next time you go out in nature!  I encourage you to get off your device and connect into the natural world. Continue reading →

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