It's the middle of November, and leaves are largely on the ground instead of the trees. (Of course, that may depend on your locale and latitude!) We still find beauty outdoors, though, and we still remember what we love most about nature in all its seasons. This week we give thanks for the warm welcome we received as new members of Hike it Baby, the way this community supports us, the critters ...
Looking for the perfect hike in North Carolina 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, we share three scenic North Carolina trails to explore with babies and young children.
Carl Sandburg Home Na...
Now that midterm elections have come and gone, there is one thing we can all agree on regardless what our beliefs: in order to make change, we must each play our part to be that change. Often in the Hike it Baby community, the question is asked what “adventurous” means, and the answer is different for all of us. For many in the Hike it Baby community, our adventures are defined by the little pe...
November, a time of change and of giving thanks, continues. Communities traditionally gave thanks for the bounty of nature as the season turned and the results of the year's hard work were finally harvested and enjoyed. We here at Hike it Baby are fortunate to find not work, but inspiration, joy and healing outdoors. Whether new parents or older parents, whether hiking with new HiB friends or a...
Hike it Baby is many things to many people. It helps us get out the door on drizzly days; gives us friends and companionship; and offers us a support group as we try to navigate work, family life, post-baby bodies (moms and dads!), sleepless nights and life. In addition, it also helps us all stay active and engaged in our communities.
A few times a year we offer a challenge, and the Hike it Ba...
November brings with it the beginning of the season for giving thanks. For some families, such as the Hike it Baby community, nature plays an important role in nurturing family, children and personal development. It offers physical and emotional healing to those who need it; it helps grow relationships and bridge people from all walks of life; and it promotes self-care in those who didn't reali...
It’s embarrassing to admit this, but up until a few weeks ago, I worked for Hike it Baby and had never been hiking with my four-month-old daughter. When I found Hike it Baby, I was nine months pregnant and it hurt to lay in bed, let alone go for a hike. Then I had an unplanned C-section, confining me to my house for longer than I wanted and I had to put off hiking a few weeks longer.
Once I ra...
Trick-or-Treat time is upon us, but when your little ones are out of their costumes and tucked in for the night, try one of these stories. Once they're sound asleep, there's even a book suggestion for you!
This month, our members are treating you to some books they've discovered.
Lifeby Cynthia Rylant
Life is a picture book that celebrates the wonder of life and the beauty of the natural world...
If you had asked me five years ago what I considered a “hiking adventure,” I would have said something like “hiking a 14er” or “beating my record in the Manitou Incline (a grueling 2,000 foot elevation gain over 0.9 miles).” Fast forward to today, and my definition of “hiking adventure” is very different. Having a child changed my mindset on what it means to have an adventure. While I continued...
Looking for that perfect hike in Tennessee 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, we share three amazing Tennessee trails to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (...
