Looking for that perfect hike in Michigan for young children? Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, our community shares three beautiful hikes in Michigan to explore with babies and young children.
Hemlock Crossin...
Recently I told Mason I wanted to take him on an adventure to backpack. He bounced up and down around the room and saying, “Yay, yay, we’re going backpacking!”
Here’s the thing: This will be his first actual backpacking trip ever. If you knew me, you might be surprised to hear that because, if you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, it looks like we sleep outside all the time. Sure, we sleep i...
As we head into winter and have the added challenge of trying to stay warm, one of the most common questions we get is, “How do I dress my family for outdoor adventures in the cold, and what other gear do we need?” While the answer depends largely on where you live, we have compiled some helpful tips, gear suggestions and links to past blogs so that you have all the information you need for ge...
This year, Dec. 21, not only marks the first day of winter, but also the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. While those long hours of darkness can make us want to take after the bears and hibernate inside until spring, we have another suggestion for you: Get outside and enjoy it!
Need some ideas? We've compiled a list of fun ways to take advantage of the long nights of win...
If you love to hike but run short on ideas when the snow starts to fly, here are some great ways to enjoy the winter with your entire family. And if you need a few good reasons why you should brave the winter cold to go outside and play, here’s some motivation.
1. Some basic outdoor winter fun ideas include going on a scavenger hunt, building a good old-fashioned snowman, or a snow fort. You c...
In a society where technology has become commonplace, people sit in restaurants and coffee shops, whether with friends or family, and are glued to their tablets and smartphones. Kids and adults alike are inundated with a nonstop flow of entertainment options. Whether it’s Netflix, networks that provide 24-hour programming, video games or game apps, it’s no wonder parents have trouble getting ki...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three kid-friendly hikes in Maryland to explore with babies and young children.
Lake Roland: Boardwalk, Paved Loop & Red Trail (Baltimore, M.D.)
Lake Roland featu...
A few years ago, after a bout of influenza, I progressively struggled when riding my spin bike during winter training sessions. As a then-avid mountain biker, trail runner, hiker, etc., it was alarming to feel sudden dizziness, blazing hot, and like I could not breathe after barely any exertion.
And then the hives hit. I had hives constantly. An Allergist-Immunologist diagnosed me with "Exerci...
Here at Hike it Baby, our main focus is to provide support to get families out in nature, especially families with young children, birth to school-age. We want to help you raise a generation to love the outdoors! However, we also know that enjoying the outdoors can come in many ways and forms, and sometimes you want a more epic adventure or you have a more specific challenge in mind. That’s why...
With the holiday season upon us, life can get busy. Make sure to take some time to settle in with a good book between building a snowman and sipping hot cocoa.
Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road by Kate Harris
Kate Harris' book Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road tells the story of the author's love of adventure while giving the reader a glimpse at a thrilling journ...
