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Logging more trail miles with kids
I signed up for a 16 mile hike next January. It sounds impressive maybe, but one friend signed up to RUN it, and another to run it TWICE, so I’ll keep my bragging to a minimum. My solo hiking has fallen by the wayside for the past few years. I love taking my girls to a new or beloved spot and letting them splash and explore. We bring friends and the dog and follow the trail and leave margin for unexpected discoveries. We rehome wayward beetles and fill pockets with the rocks that sparkle most in sunlight. When I have...
Day hiking with a toddler
Hiking with kids is deceptively simple. Go outside and walk! Want to level up? Pack snacks and wear footwear that won't make you cringe every time mud appears. MUD. ALWAYS. APPEARS. Don't fool yourself.
How we found a school that spends most of their time outside
Nature and forest schools have begun to spring up in our area, once only a "wow, I wish we had that here" article shared from the Pacific Northwest. I see the desire of parents to balance the rapidly evolving world our kids are born into with a foundation of dirt, bird songs, and moving your body in the sun.