Hiking With Kids

And if you are a mom, you know that’s a challenge! Because “kids approved” pretty much comes down to “tastebuds approved”, and as moms we all know, there is more to us than just tastebuds! So, let’s look for some healthy, whole body and whole family approved trail snacks! Hiking…

There are so many benefits for kids to be outdoors. They get to exercise, breathe fresh air, escape from daily distractions, get to know and appreciate nature. They grow in confidence, self-sufficiency and independence. My 10 year old used to really struggle at the beginning of our hikes, especially the…

Interested in finding new outdoor adventures as a family? We’ve been hiking as a family for close to two years! Our boys are 8 and 10 now and do much better on the trails than we do! When a friend of mine told me at the beginning of the lockdown…

Ebey’s landing bluff trail Distance: 3.9 miles Route-type: Loop Elevation gain: 350 ft Location: Ebey’s landing national historical reserve, Coupeville, Whidbey Island Pass : Discover A Saturday that wasn’t rainy! But the sun would show up only later in the day and we planned accordingly. This was a trail we…

Meadowdale beach trail I was searching for a kid friendly hike which my 3 year old daughter could hike on her own for the most part. Meadowdale beach trail kept appearing repeatedly in my searches, so we decided to do it. It was a short drive from our house but…

Have you ever laid back on a clear night and viewed the Milky Way, sailed in the running winds preceding a tropical wave, or scaled a mountain ridge to see the sun rise over the thunderheads of a storm as the lightning played on plains below? I have… and oh…

With TV, games, and toys competing for your child’s attention, being outside could be the last place they want to be. But whether it’s a vacation to the mountains or a local day hike, the tips below could help the transition run more smoothly. 1. Get outside. A LOT.

How to hike with a greater sense of purpose Everyone has heard of geocaching. So think of letterboxing as geocaching without the hassle of a GPS. This outdoor scavenger hunt is trending among young families for obvious reasons—an abundance of mystery, adventure, and…buried treasure? The rules are simple: follow the clues and you’ll be rewarded with a stamp in…

I hike with my kids more than I hike alone. My younger three all look forward to hiking and enjoy it immensely. We bring snacks and often ask friends to come along to make our time outside even more enjoyable. (Notice how I said younger 3?! My oldest daughter complains…