Of course, hiking is very different now. Before having kids, we would have adventures climbing mountains as high as 4,000 meters above sea level, and we’d spend days hiking many forest trails and wild ...

Our kids went on their first backpacking trip at 3 and 5 years old, a ¾-mile forested hike to a beach on the Olympic Peninsula where we pitched tents on the sand and spent days hiking the shoreline ...

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There’s something magical about introducing young children to the great outdoors through hiking trails. As a mom who’s turned countless potential outdoor disasters into memorable adventures with my ...

Such as, “How old does my child need to be before we start hiking?” There’s no “right” time to start hiking with your kids except “now.” No matter where you live in the Pikes Peak region, you’re near ...

With the release of the Dora the Explorer movie, “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” it’s a great time to get your little ones inspired to explore outdoors. Whether you’re new to hiking, a total pro or ...

If you're wondering how young is too young, you shouldn't — according to these experienced hikers, you're never too young. "When [your kids are] really young, you can use a sling or another front ...

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A long-distance journey through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California created lasting lessons and memories. Wendy Altschuler is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in travel and ...

About 10 minutes into our four-day, three-night camping trip, tears started streaming down my 6-year-old son’s face. This did not bode well. He had already had a bowl of cereal, an orange, and an ...

The most rewarding experience with children in the outdoors, for me, has always been backpacking. Car camping is great, day-hikes are wonderful, and fishing trips are fantastic. But none of those ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hiking with kids can be tough. They get worn out, throw tantrums ...