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Category: CAMP
The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping with Kids
If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love of canoeing with camping in the wilderness, you’re in for a treat. Today, Anthony Quill (of From Tent to Takeoff), a passionate outdoorsy Minnesota dad, is here sharing his insights and experiences canoe camping with kids. In this comprehensive guide, he’s included everything you need to know…
Hiking Havasupai With Kids
Nestled within the heart of the Grand Canyon, is a breathtaking oasis that promises an unforgettable adventure for outdoorsy families. Famous for its vibrant turquoise waterfalls and stunning red rock formations, Havasupai is not only visually spectacular but is a testament to the resilience of the Havasupai people who have called this land home for…
Exploring Banff National Park with Kids
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly vacation full of stunning turquoise glacial lakes, rocky peaks, wildlife, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails, Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is the perfect location. You can easily spend a week here (try to plan at least three solid days), and you will meet families from all around…
New Adventures: Our First Bikepacking Trip with Kids
Bikepacking with kids is an opportunity to bond, explore, camp, and create lifelong memories. If you’ve ever dreamt of embarking on a two-wheeled adventure with your little ones in tow, you’re in for a treat. Today, St. Louis mom of three, Steph Hampton, is here to introduce you to the wonderful world of bikepacking with kids and…
Exploring Iceland with Kids: 7-day Camper Van Tour
Exploring the rugged and wild corners of Iceland is a dream trip for eager travelers. However, it can also seem incredibly daunting to do with young children in tow. But, that’s not the case! We are here to tell you that traveling around Iceland is completely achievable with children and you will make the most…
Best Kid-Friendly Beach Backpacking Locations on the Olympic Peninsula
If you’re looking for an unforgettable outdoor experience for your family, the Olympic Peninsula is an absolute treasure trove of natural wonders just waiting to be explored. Nestled in the pristine wilderness of Washington State, this enchanting region offers some of the best kid-friendly beach backpacking locations, where both children and adults can immerse themselves…
What I Learned From My First Backpacking Trip with Kids
If you love camping, hiking, and a challenge, backpacking is the next step! Backpacking with kids can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging if you’re not adequately prepared. But, where do you even begin? Today, St. Louis mom of three, Steph Hampton is here to share her family’s recent…
Camping Food Your Kids Will Love Eating & Making
One of the best parts of camping is the time spent in nature as a family. And, of course, time spent outside makes kids hungry! Those three meals a day (plus dessert and snacks, of course!) roll around with frightening regularity when you’re feeding hungry, active children on camping trips. But don’t worry! Camping food…
RV Camping with Kids: Tips for Success from Full-Time RV Moms
If you’ve ever been curious about RV camping with your kids and family, this post is for you! We are sharing the top tips for how to have a successful family RV camping experience, from three full-time RV moms. In this post, Leslie Alvis, an Ohio mom of 4, put together a huge post filled…
Ultimate Camping Gear List for Families
Packing for a camping trip with the family sounds a bit overwhelming and intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! Today, Lissy Perna, Cape Cod mom of 2, put together this ultimate family camping gear checklist to help make packing for your next trip quick and easy! She covers everything from the camping essentials to…
Ultimate List of Outdoor Gear for Kids
It’s no secret that when it comes to outfitting our kids for the great outdoors, the options are endless, and the choices can get overwhelming. While we all know that a box and a pile of sticks can allow for endless hours of unstructured entertainment, that’s not going to keep kids warm or safe when…
Roan Mountain Highlands with Kids
The Appalachian Trail and Great Smoky Mountain National Park are both huge touristy areas this time of year. The park is incredible, but the crowds can be intense and overwhelming. However, there is another option for exploring the Appalachian Trail with kids nearby that is family-friendly and way less crowded, with spectacular vistas and stunning…
Camping with Kids: Best Tents for Families
Whether you’re buying your first tent or upgrading to accommodate a growing family, there’s a lot to consider when purchasing a new tent. When camping, your tent is your home away from home. It’s where you’ll spend your evenings when you sleep and possibly hang out during rain or bouts of bad weather. Tents provide…
Adventuring as a Solo Mom
Here at Run Wild My Child, we’re big fans of moms! We genuinely believe moms can do just about anything they put their minds to. We want to help moms make the most of their time with their kids and make it easier to get outside and make memories together in nature. One of the…
Unique Family-Friendly Camping with Hipcamp
It’s almost summer, which means it’s officially camping season! This summer millions of weary souls will head into the wilderness to refresh, recharge and connect by spending time in nature. We hope that you’ll be one of them! Camping is such an amazing way to bond with your kids, disconnect from your screens, and get…