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Tag: hiking with kids
Exploring Petrified Forest National Park with Kids
While most families planning a National Parks vacation to Arizona know about the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park is a lesser well-known site in the state. Don’t make the mistake of skipping past this natural treasure! This unique park contains a vast landscape of colorful petrified wood, ancient fossils, and local history. From hiking…
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 the Everglades National Park with Kids
In Everglades National Park, the wonders of Florida’s diverse ecosystem come to life! Today, Bethany Augliere, a Florida mom and marine biologist, is here sharing her personal insights, tips, and recommendations for an unforgettable family adventure in this magnificent wilderness. Navigating the Everglades with kids can be a thrilling and educationally-enriching experience, and in this…
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…
Must-Have Photos to Capture this Fall
With fall in full swing, it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the activities that make this season so special! Fall brings temperatures that are perfect for outdoor adventuring as well as holidays that make our time outside so much more special. Documenting these special moments gives us something to look back on that…
Southern Idaho Outdoor Family Adventures
Southern Idaho is such a beautiful family-friendly location with so many different outdoor adventures to be had. It’s also a great place to visit and explore any time of year! From chasing waterfalls, exploring the beautiful canyons, and hiking through forests, there are so many outdoor adventures to do in Southern Idaho as a family.…
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…
Exploring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore with Kids
Often the best outdoor destinations require traveling off the beaten path. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in the remote upper peninsula of Michigan, but this scenic park is worth the time and effort it takes to travel there. One of only four lakeshores protected by the U.S. National Park Service, Pictured Rocks offers so…
Best Kid-Friendly Hikes in Atlanta
When you think of Atlanta, you may not think of it as a hiking city. Many locals go to North Georgia for all the kid-friendly hikes, but there are quite a few closer to the city that are worth your time. Atlanta is filled with many unique hikes, and you don’t have to go far…
How to Use a Pocket Microscope
What do dead bugs, pine needles, worms, and sand have in common? Maybe you should add soil, bark, and pond water to that list. And that’s only the beginning. All these things, and more, may find their way into your kids’ hands and under the lens of a pocket microscope while on a nature walk.…
Minnesota’s North Shore with Kids
Minnesota’s North Shore is a Midwest scenic gem. This area of northwest Minnesota runs along the Lake Superior coast from Duluth to the Canadian border. Along this 150 miles of shore you can find quaint beach towns, multiple state parks, towering rock formations, and endless waterfalls. Even better, many of the hikes are short and…
Best Kids Hiking Shoes
Hiking is one of the most accessible and fun outdoor adventures for kids and families. You usually don’t need to go far to go for a hike, making it a great quick and easy activity for most families to do with little prep work or planning. But, gear-wise, what do you need to go hiking?…
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…
Spice Up Your Family Hikes with Geocaching
Do your kids moan and groan when you mention hiking? Are they bored with the same trails? Do they like finding real-life treasure? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got a fun activity for you! Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt that you can do nearly anywhere (including on your favorite…
The Best Baby Carriers for Hiking & Outdoor Adventures
As outdoorsy mamas (or at least moms that spend a lot of time outside), we get asked a lot about gear recommendations. The Run Wild My Child team that brings you the articles on this website is made up of 30+ writers, all parents on a mission to spend time outside with our kids and…