Kids: How-to Guides

Are the difficulties of taking a toddler on a 200-mile hike worth the rewards?

Doing a number two outside can be a fraught topic for kids. But it doesn't have to be.

Expert advice from Hike It Baby's Jessica Carillo Allatore

Expert advice from Family Channel editor, Lisa Jhung

Expert advice on choosing trails for families with babies, to teenagers, and all ages in between.

Expert advice from BACKPACKER Editor-in-Chief, Dennis Lewon

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.