Babywearing in the colder, winter months is a great way to stay hands-free and warm - and still get all the baby snuggles. If I had a time machine, I'd go back to 2007 and tell my first-time mom-self about babywearing. I'm sad to report I didn't discover babywearing as a real solution until my third was born. Third! She is now 3 and has made it clear our babywearing days with her are numbered -...
This is a continuation of our conservationist series. Each post will detail a conservationist’s life, notable accomplishments and ways the conservationist connects to kids. This post features Theodore Roosevelt.
MILITARY LEADER. PRESIDENT. NOBEL PRIZE WINNER. CONSERVATIONIST.
Theodore Roosevelt unexpectedly became America's 26th president after the assassination of William McKinley. During his ...
Have you been reading any good books lately? We like to share reviews on books that our members have read that are hiking- or outdoors-related. From infant board books to adult page-turners, we love to hear about what you are reading! I’ll include a review of my own in each blog post, but Hike it Baby would love to hear from you! Share a book review with us on this form and we may feature it in...
One of the things every parent dreads hearing on a hike is to have one of their adorable children announce, “Mommy, I need to poop!” It's especially inconvenient when it’s mid-hike, in the middle of the woods and with the nearest restroom a half mile or more out. That’s when this mama loses her crazy. It’s a natural bodily function, but still not a welcomed inc...
“Tick season is finally over, right?” Well … not quite. Technically, every season is “tick season.” Contrary to popular belief, ticks don't just disappear in the colder months. Some tick species are simply less active. Take year-round precautions to prevent tick bites and the diseases that can come with them.
Ticks in the Winter?!
Yes, unfortunately. According to the TickEncounter Resource Ce...
For our first Hike it Baby 30 Challenge, we started with a "no zero days" goal. At the time, the baby was 10 weeks old. And it rained. It rained a lot. My then 5-year-old was going crazy from the lowered activity level due to me recovering from pregnancy and birth so it was definitely time to get on the trails again.
During the previous year, my son had attended a great preschool, and I knew h...
In this interview series, I'm going to introduce you to park rangers across the United States. Today's post features Cathy Taylor, a park ranger at Paris Mountain State Park in South Carolina.
What is your name and job title?
My name is Cathy Taylor, Interpretive Ranger at Paris Mountain State Park.
Is this the first state park you've worked at? If not, tell me what other parks/nature centers...
The winds during Hurricane Maria peeled off bark and paint, knocked over trees and power lines, and ripped off roofs and walls. Maria left behind a flooded, tangled mess. Most of Puerto Rico outside of San Juan is still without power and water.
I write this post about my new home, La Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico, from a hotel room in Florida where my two children, two dogs and I have been eva...
Last spring, I shared a photo of Mason lying in the flowers at Rowena Crest on social media. A few hours later, someone blasted me because they felt I was irresponsible to let Mason lie on the path in a field of wildflowers. I'll admit, it was definitely not adhering to Leave No Trace ethics. Honestly, I just couldn't help but get the shot because it was so dang cute! In the image, I also share...
In the hunt for all things winter, I perennially spend an exorbitant amount of time looking at clothing. I obsess over details like sleeve length, jacket skirting, layering, base layering, gloves vs. mittens and how warm it all is. Luckily for me, we love wool clothing and base layers. Which means one less decision on my plate.
Some of the things that I've really come to love about wool ...
