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Toddler Hiking Gear – 4 Must Bring Items

May 15, 2018May 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Angels landing in Zion National Park, Utah.

Here are 4 essential pieces of toddler hiking gear.  These items will ensure that you and your toddler have a fun time hiking together in the mountains or wherever you choose to go. Continue reading →

Baby Hiking Gear: 9 Essential Items To Bring

May 9, 2018May 6, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Hiking with babies can be a lot of fun!

Here are 9 important pieces of baby hiking gear to bring along when hiking with a baby.  Bringing these 9 items along will keep your outing fun. Continue reading →

11 Essential Items To Bring On A Day Hike With Kids

May 3, 2018May 2, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

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Packing the right stuff can make a day hike in the Rockies with kids super fun.

A day hike with my kids in the Rocky Mountains is one of my favorite activities.  Here are 11 items I make sure to bring in our back pack with us and a free printable packing list for day hikes with kids! Continue reading →

Identify and Treat Poison Oak

May 1, 2018April 29, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Poison oak. Photo via Flickr.

Hikers beware, poison oak is common in many areas of the Western US and should be avoided.  Here are a few tips to help you identify this plant and some helpful advice on treating the rash if you get it. Continue reading →

5 Tips On Rain Hiking Gear – Stay Dry And Warm!

April 27, 2018December 12, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

rain hiking gearHaving good rain hiking gear is important for your enjoyment level. Here are some tips and thoughts about rain gear to keep you dry and warm. Continue reading →

Why I Go Hiking With My Kids – Just Because It’s Fun

April 23, 2018April 19, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Here we are on the Routeburn Track in New Zealand.

I love to go hiking with my kids.  A couple of days ago was earth day and that got me thinking about why I go hiking with my kids.   There are lots of reasons that I can come up with to justify it, but ultimately it is just because it is fun. Continue reading →

Stinging Nettle – How To Identify, Avoid, and Treat It

April 21, 2018April 18, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Watch out for this plant next time you are out in nature.

Stinging nettle is a common plant of the Rocky Mountains and North America.  Here is a little bit of information about this plant, including why you should avoid it, how to identify it, and treatment.
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3 Tips To Help Identify Animal Scat

April 19, 2018April 17, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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I wonder what animal this came from?  Photo via Flickr.

Do you know how to identify animal scat?  Here are 3 tips to help you figure out what kind of animal that scat you found while hiking may have come from. Continue reading →

3 Plants To Avoid When Hiking In The Rocky Mountains

April 17, 2018April 21, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Watch out for this Stinging Nettle!

Unfortunately, there are a lot of plants to avoid when you go hiking.  Here are three that you need to keep an eye out for when you are out exploring the Rocky Mountains with your family. Continue reading →

Poison Ivy Treatment – What Should You Do?

April 11, 2018April 8, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Now that you have poison ivy, how do you treat it? Photo via Flickr.

Poison ivy treatment begins right after you think you may have rubbed up against the plant by washing off the area.  Here are some other things you can try to help ease the pain and itching. Continue reading →

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