The spirit of Hike it Baby that endures for me, beyond meeting up for hikes, is the desire to instill in our children the glory of time spent outside. Nature is a space for us to unwind and reenergize, all at the same time. We know time spent in nature is good for us and science agrees. Recently I interviewed Dr. Marc Berman, Director of the Environmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the Universi...
Every month we like to share those moments when you think, “You Know You Are a Hike it Baby Hiker When…” This month we took a look inside our car trunks. From the meticulously organized to the jumbled chaos, each one of these cars demonstrates the HiB spirit. How do YOU know you are a HiB hiker? Share with us on this form and we will include your comments on an upcoming blog post!
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So, you've got twins and you want to hike?
Great, but before you run out that door, you need a plan. A critical first step for would-be explorers with double babies is knowing your children and their tendencies. For example, if your twinners are walking, make sure you know which one is going to bolt from the car if you let her out first and which one wants to stay close to dad. I'm talking abou...
If you happen to live in the Pacific Northwest, you know that we love our national parks out here! And I really do mean LOVE…two hour wait to get into Mount Rainier National Park on summer weekends anyone? I love all the love, but I don’t love all the peeps in the woods with me! If you don’t either, then let me suggest a smaller, sunnier, quieter park with views and vistas that rival the big...
Hike it Baby Member Molly Porzel from the Harrisburg branch shares her inspiring story of how getting outside and hiking has helped her fight depression and anxiety.
Today, I cried on the trail. Don't worry, I wasn't overwhelmed or frustrated (though I've had those days). Tears of happiness just couldn't be contained as I pushed through the end of a 6.5 mile power-walk.
Three years ago, I w...
Have you read any good books lately? We like to share reviews on books that our members have read that are hiking or outdoors related. From infants board books to adult page-turners, we love to hear about what you are reading! Share a review with us on this form and we may feature it in an upcoming blog post!
Reviews:
Gretchen Brown, from the Kingston, Ontario branch, has reviewed these four ch...
Every month we like to share those moments when you think, “You Know You Are a Hike it Baby Hiker When…”. We ask, you tell! Here are some of the thoughts that our members shared this month. How do YOU know you are a HiB hiker? Share with us on this form and we will include your comments on an upcoming blog post!
When you've nursed your baby on a log, a rock, or while still hiking the trail! - ...
We all know that getting out with babies and toddlers is hard, but it is especially challenging for parents with many young children. Hike it Baby St. Louis member, Lauren, shares the benefits her family has experienced by taking their 3 kids under 3 years old out hiking.
My name is Lauren and my husband’s name is Sean we have three wonderful boys – Liam is 2.5, Finn is 1, and Kian 11 weeks ...
Lauryn Koppes is a Hike it Baby Branch Ambassador from the Golden, Colorado branch. She is a mom of two and is enjoying the slowness of hikes with them during this HiB30 Challenge month.
I’ve always loved the Hike it Baby 30 Challenges.
Like many, my favorite part of the Challenges is the camaraderie of the community built during these wonderful, fleeting months. It’s inspiring, fun, and beauti...
In January of this year, I set a goal for myself. I wanted to get out and go camping with Sky Baby at least five times this year. As May rolled around and the weather started to become more tolerable for being outside all day, I started to make plans on when, where, and how. I’m really proud to say that Sky and I have been camping four times so far this year and I’m working on our next camping ...
