As a mom of two, I can tell you that hiking with toddlers or really little kids isn’t always easy. There are a lot of hurdles to overcome and your

Hiking with kids means that you have a lot of extra things to carry (including carrying your kids sometimes!). You are probably eager for your kids to start carrying their

Getting outdoors in cold winter weather is definitely much more of a challenge or, at the very least, a bit of a hassle.  But if you are willing to put

You want to go hiking with your kids? That’s awesome. As a nature nerd with two daughters (now 14 and 6 years old), I absolutely love hiking with my kids. However,

As an experienced backpacker and camper, I am prepared for wild animals like bears and snakes. However, cows were not an animal that I really thought much about… Until a

The sun can be your worst enemy when doing certain outdoor activities – like hiking at high altitudes or cycling in summertime. Obviously, you take precautions like wearing sunscreen, a

When hiking or backpacking in freezing weather, you run the risk of your water freezing.  Even if the water doesn’t completely freeze, drinking icy-cold water can also cause problems since

It’s no surprise that people have turned to GPS trackers or hiking apps to navigate new trails. Though some of the more old-school hikers shrug new technology off, preferring to

I never really thought too much about trekking poles.  After all, I’m young and have yet to experience any problems with knee or hip pain.  And, if the terrain got

The most important thing to bring with you hiking (aside from your wits) is water.  But how much water should you bring hiking?  On one hand, you want to make