Hiking with Kids

Hiking with kids? Check out the most important things you and your kids need to know before you hit the hiking trails. Get tips for being prepared, staying on trail, being a kind hiker, respecting the wildlife, leave no trace, and most of all having FUN while hiking! #hikingwithkids #hikingtips #leavenotrace

Our hiking gear list includes our favorite backpacks, wayfinding, first aid and safety gear, and our favorite, trail-tested gear to make the most out of our on-trail adventures in Georgia.

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Boost your next hiking experience with these games and activities for kids on a hike!

The 10 Hiking Essentials for Families - Exactly what to pack when hiking with kids and who carries what! #hiking #hikingwithkids #hikinggear #hikinggearlist #hikingessentials #hikingkids #hikingbackpack #hikingpacklist #runwildmychild

What hiking gear do you really need with hiking with kids? We give recommendations for all the best hiking gear for kids. We also share what we think is essential hiking gear and what's just a nice to have! Before hiking with kids, read this post.

How to take to the trails with toddlers in tow.

There are so many benefits to hiking with toddlers. We share our best tips for hiking with a toddler, so you'll be ready to create memories on the hiking trails!

I'm ready for my kids to be long distance hikers. I realize they are still little (8, 6, and 4 years old) but I MISS hiking. Pre-kid and even when Rachel was little and would fit in a backpack, we would take a Saturday and do 8-13 mile hikes OVER mountain passes. It was glorious. Even better will be…

As a general rule, the idea is to pack smart. Don’t pack more than you need as you’ll probably be the one carrying it all back, but do keep certain scenarios in mind like hunger, bathroom breaks, weather, etc.