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Parents Must Teach What To Do If Kids Get Lost Hiking

December 3, 2017November 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer / 5 Comments
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Parents should remember to talk to their children about what to do if they get lost hiking.

It is important that parents teach their kids what to do if the kids get lost hiking.  Here is an explanation of why this is crucial and tips in case you get lost. Continue reading →

Do You Need A Map And Compass When Hiking With Kids?

November 29, 2017November 24, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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This lego hiker has a map and compass, but do you need one when hiking with kids?

A map and compass are one of the 11 essential items to bring on a day hike with kids. Here is an explanation on why you need to bring these along. Continue reading →

7 Beginner Hiking Tips To Enjoy Your Hike

November 13, 2017October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Hiking is the simple act of walking.

Here are some great, simple beginner hiking tips. These tips will help new hikers be more comfortable and enjoy their outings more. Continue reading →

Parents Hiking Tricks To Keep Kids Having Fun On The Trail

November 1, 2017October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments

parents hiking tricksParents hiking tricks will help you keep your kids motivated and moving on the trail. Here are the top tricks that I use when hiking with my kids. Continue reading →

THE Secret To Hiking With Kids is ….

October 28, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Want to know a secret?

Don’t tell anyone, but the secret to hiking with kids is to change your mindset. This simple truth will make hiking with kids fun for the entire family. Continue reading →

Planning Your Hike – A Step-by-Step Guide

October 24, 2017September 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Time to plan your hike.

Planning your hike needs to be figured out before you can actually go for a hike.  Here are some simple tips to help with planning your hike. Continue reading →

7 Tips To Make Hiking With Kids Fun

October 18, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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I love taking a fun hike with my kids.

These 7 tips will help make hiking with kids fun in the Rocky Mountains or wherever. If kids have fun on a hike they will want to do it again, and again. Continue reading →

Optional Hiking Gear – 11 Items To Consider Bringing

October 12, 2017September 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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This family chose their gear carefully…

These 11 bits of optional hiking gear are things that I can be useful on hikes.  Here are 11 things that you should consider bringing with you on a hike. Continue reading →

Research The Area Before Hiking With Kids

October 8, 2017September 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do some research before your next hike with kids.

Spend a few minutes doing research before your next hike. Here are some benefits of and examples of what to research. Continue reading →

Hiking With Toddlers – 9 Tips & Tricks For Parents

September 20, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

hiking with toddlersHiking with toddlers can be fun and challenging at the same time.  Here are some great tips and tricks to help your family enjoy hiking together. Continue reading →

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