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Great Backyard Bird Count
As the winter blues settle across North America, temperatures drop and snow continues to fall. Rather than be a fair weather friend about the season, grab those binoculars, and become a citizen scientist by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. In as little as 15 minutes, you can help scientists learn more about declining bird populations.
Potty Training on Trail: The Art of Getting Your Kids to Go Outside
Our three-year-old twin boys have had a lot of transitions over this past year, including potty training. Like most parents, I had anxiety about taking my twin boys out once they no longer wore diapers. Also like most adventurous parents, I did not want to let potty training get in the way of taking my kids outside on adventures.
Trail Games: How to Make Hiking Fun for Kids
As a parent of three-year-old twins, I know first-hand how challenging it can be to keep things fun for kids while hiking. I have found that keeping my kids motivated through imaginative play and games helps us smile, avoid meltdowns, and complete our hikes. I have created a list of ways my kids and I keep things happy on trail to share with you so you can keep hiking fun for your kids too.
Live the WildKind Mission: Vote for the Outdoors
If we want to protect the outdoor places where we love to play, we must vote with them in mind. Treat voting like we would any other adventure. When we head outside to try something new (and hopefully epic), we make a plan, we research, and then we adventure.
Best Hiking Shoes for Kids: Selecting the Perfect Adventure Shoe
The best pair of hiking shoes for your kid will: match their style, provide comfort and age appropriate support, have ample grip, be easy to use by themselves, and be breathable, washable, and durable.
Changing Scenery: Escaping the Big City
Don’t waste time over-thinking something as simple as going outside because you live in a big city, have small kids, or you are tired. I know these struggles well, but I never regret doing what I love. Hiking allows me a short time to recuperate and to feel free. And it gives my nephew an outlet for wonderful adventures.
Three Essential Layering Pieces
Whether you are camping in the summer or skiing in the winter, your layering system should look just about the same.
Ahem, excuse me? “Layering system”?
That’s right, instead of having multiple jackets that work on different types of days, we suggest having a dynamic layering system for your kids …
What Nobody Told You About Hiking With A Toddler
Hiking with toddlers is a slow and arduous process. The end. Ted Talk over. Kidding! Seeing your little one begin to hike and explore on their own is one of the most beautiful experiences an outdoor parent can have. It just takes a lot of patience, and a little intention to make it all go more smoothly.