Kids: How-to Guides

Even with no agenda, a spontaneous day trip serves up many rewards

How to make it more bonding than battle zone.

Finding adventure inside and outside will keep the kids entertained all season long.

Are mother and son ready to trade the crib for a tent?

Turn a day at the beach into a trip to the magical world of ocean life.

Don’t stay inside just because the trail is a mess. But you can make cleanup easier with these simple tips.

Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can’t do.

Turn snowy hikes into (responsible) treasure hunts by learning to recognize wildlife prints

How to find the right camp for your kids—and how to know if they're ready.

You can do it! Here’s how—with tips from Scott and Jenny (and Raven and Evergreen) Jurek.

Youngsters can hike further than they think (bribes help).

Turning kids onto the outdoors is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

The best part about introducing kids to the outdoors? The fun!

Equipped with skills and perseverance, there’s no limit to what a kid can do.

Hiking helped my pregnancy feel bearable and natural.

You have to be willing to let kids learn and explore. That’s how they become adults.

Life is packed with rules, and kids may feel like the whole point is to learn the “right” way to behave.

Teach your kids the wonder of the trail with these hiking games and activities you can play with children.

On a trek through Arizona's Paria Canyon, a young mom discovers that, contrary to her fears, motherhood has made her an even better adventurer.

If you're already a backpacker or hiker, you should be able to continue backpacking while pregnant. Here's some advice to get you going.

A mom's lesson to her 8-year-old son yields a lifetime of wisdom.

I tried outdoor experiences in Girl Scouts—and learned they were no fun. But thanks to new efforts, there’s still hope for the Brownies of the future.

Don’t let nay-sayers stop you from adventuring with your infant.

It’s messy, noisy, and twice the hassle of hiking by yourself. But take your toddler on the trail, and the memories will last you the rest of your life.