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
You’ll have fun if you can just get outside hiking.
Here is my best tip to help you get kids outside hiking today. This tip will help you get out the door so that your family can have fun on the trail. Continue reading
Ready to get out the door?
Sometimes it can be so hard to overcome sluggishness and just get the kids out the door to go for a hike. Here are some simple tips to help you get moving. Continue reading
Can you identify this Rocky Mountain bird?
Plant and animal identification is the first and most important step in getting to know your community. Being able to put a name to something will help make a place feel like home. Continue reading
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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Here is my list of must read kids nature books. These are some of my favorites along with some all time classics that should be in every parents home library. Continue reading
This is a bit unusual, but here is a book review of a book I just read. This book ties in with my blog since it is all about getting kids outside in nature. Continue reading
Here are 5 tips that all parents need to keep in mind this winter as you are getting your kids out to play in the snow. These tips will help your family have fun this winter! Continue reading
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
Hiking with a baby can be lots of fun.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when planning hiking with a baby. These simple tips will help you get the most of your hike. Continue reading