Since having my first baby, I have hiked alone with my kids more than I’ve hiked with my husband or friends. Three weeks after we had our first baby, my husband was deployed overseas. I knew I wanted to continue my outdoorsy lifestyle so I decided to take my baby hiking. Here are 5 things …
By: Sarah Lamagna You’ve stumbled upon a black bear hunting for some fresh berries before their annual hibernation and it sees you–what do you do? Climb a tree? Play dead? Principles of wildlife safety are not always common knowledge. Despite what you’ve heard in stories and in the media, the correct way to interact with …
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Winter can be an incredible time of year to hike, even with kids, if you are prepared for the temperatures. I have put together a list of the best winter hiking layers for babies and toddlers. I’ve used many of these layers for multiple seasons for my kids and I have found them to hold …
If you plan to spend any time out in nature, it’s crucial to know the 7 Leave No Trace Principles (LNT). When we go for a hike or go out camping we need to remember that we are not only spectators, but participants in a delicate ecological balance. With the increasing popularity of outdoor activities, …
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While hiking in the summer is a great way to spend time as a family, it’s important to prepare for the heat and take some precautions. Especially when you are out hiking with kids as they have unique needs and considerations. As parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure their safety and comfort while nurturing their …
Hiking with a baby can seem intimidating especially with all the gear that comes comes along with that tiny human. But you might be surprised at how few things are actually essential for hiking with a baby. I’m going to share what I have used most often on the hikes I’ve gone on with my …
Going from the phase of carrying your kid the entire hike to them walking on their own can be a big adjustment, for both child and parent. I know it was a little hard for me as my toddler didn’t want to be in the carrier, but didn’t want to hike either. Mostly he just …
Winter can be an incredible time of year to hike, even with kids, if you are prepared for the temperatures. I have put together a list of the best winter hiking layers for babies and toddlers. I’ve used many of these layers for multiple seasons for my kids and I have found them to hold …
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When hiking with kids, a carrier is an absolute must-have. If you are new to hiking with kids, you may have asked yourself which child carrier is best for hiking. I personally use both a soft structured carrier and a framed carrier when hiking with my kids and I’m going to share which one I …
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There is no shortage of hiking in Salt Lake, but with many of the hikes in the Wasatch being quite difficult, I wanted to highlight 5 hikes that even your toddler can do! These 5 kid friendly hikes in Salt Lake are accessible year round, so no matter what month it is that you are …
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