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!
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John Muir once said, “The mountains are calling and I must go.” I know exactly what he means. It was a childhood visit to the mountains that hooked me forever on wild places and national parks. Whether it’s the beauty, or something else we can’t exactly put our finger on, mountains inspire us! If you’re looking for a little inspiration for your family this fall, then consider heading to Roc...
I walked alongside a marathon with my six week old baby on my chest. I admired the runners, and thought about all the hard training–the effort, the emotional fortitude, the physical exertion. I enjoyed watching those who lined the road, cheering and celebrating.
I am not a runner, and don't aspire to be one, but as I watched people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds, I was inspired by thei...
It’s November 1st. I’ve got a bucket full of Halloween candy and a waning desire to “get healthy”. You know the one. Lose weight, exercise more, start taking better care of myself, maybe even brush my hair on a regular basis. Challenges. I could go on, but I think you get the picture.
I’m not gonna lie, the last year was rough.
We moved to a new city where we didn’t know anyone. My husban...
Every year we have a big blow out giveaway of great prizes at the end of the year as a Thank You to all of the awesome Hike Hosts who get out there on the trails and host hikes every year for our branches all across the country. This year we are doing it again with our Hike it Baby 13 Days of Giving.
How do you enter? By simply hosting a hike before November 15th you are automatically entered....
I'm happy here because I'm warm and mostly dry.
Often we spend so much time focusing on how to dress our children for outdoor winter adventures, we forget that we as caregivers need to focus on us as well. I’ve learned the hard way (multiple times) about dressing and layering for the weather.
In April 2011, I decided to run my first Tough Mudder. I wore a cotton tank top and shorts to an ear...
Sebastian is an outdoor-loving three-year-old. I take credit for the outdoor-loving part. Ever since I was physically able after his birth, we would spend time outside. Instead of driving, I would strap him to my chest and walk to do easy errands. As he got older, we incorporated hikes and many hours a week playing outside. My sanity was my motivation.
Now, sometimes I joke that I have created...
No Limits
I grew up in a family that held an innate love of nature and the outdoors. Growing up in northeastern Utah near the Wasatch Mountains, I had numerous opportunities to get outside. I was a true “Hike It Baby”. My mother shared with me that she hiked at Zion National Park a week before I was born, and continued packing me in the child carrier when I was just months old. I am grateful to...
Looking for a way to infuse a little more gratitude into your family as we approach Thanksgiving this year? There are so many wonderful ways to do that (thank you, Pinterest!), but in our family we have adopted the tradition of a Thankful Tree. Every evening at dinner during the month of November we all think of one thing we are thankful for that day, write it on a tag, and hang it from a tre...
After two pregnancies, two nursing babies, and four years working in the outerwear department at R.E.I., I’ve had the chance to figure out what clothing works best for getting outdoors while pregnant or breastfeeding in cold winter weather. I’ve been disheartened to notice that pregnant and nursing mothers are a greatly underserved population for gearing up for the outdoors, which is a shame a...
