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Pros and cons: car camping vs tent camping

“And Into The Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind And Find My Soul” ~ John Muir Camping with kids can sometimes feel like we are losing our minds! Although, I’m sure when John Muir originally wrote this he was not referencing parenthood, but rather a more sophisticated scene where one can tune out and find new perspective. Either way the quote is fitting. Camping with kids in a tent, in a car, with ...

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10 Benefits of Spending Time Outside

“Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being.” American Psychological Association.

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Winter Layering Basics

Layering is key to staying warm and dry during winter outdoor adventures. Learn how to dress the whole family for the ultimate fun outside in colder weather!

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Get Crafty This Winter: Outdoor Activities for Families

Discover fun and creative winter activities for families, including ice block building, snow volcanos, and frozen paint crafts. Perfect for snowy days and outdoor play!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Taste

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Touch

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Smell

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Exploring Nature with Your Senses: Sight

We are sharing five different ways to explore each of the five senses with children. So get outside as a family, slow down, and explore nature with your senses together!

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Easy Camping Meals for Kids

In this article, Hike it Baby Branch Ambassador and photographer, Melissa, shares her tips and recipes for easy camping meals for kids. I don’t like to cook. Let me clarify: I don’t like to cook when I have tiny people pulling on my legs, climbing on chairs next to hot stoves or generally being on top of me in some way or form while I'm trying to provide for our survival. So th...

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How to Use Layers to Keep Your Kids Warm and Happy in All Temperatures

We've all been hearing it: “It’s too cold to go outside.” However, we believe that getting outside and enjoying nature is important all year round, regardless of the weather. As Alfred Wainwright so eloquently put it, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” But how do you dress the kiddos so they will be comfortable when the temp...

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