Have Family Fun all Spring, No Matter the Weather
Finding adventure inside and outside will keep the kids entertained all season long.
Family Hiking Stories And Essays
Why I Take My Colorado-Raised Kids to the Ocean
Growing up at the beach gave me a love for nature, and a desire to protect it. Now, I want to pass that on.
When the Trekking Trail is the Best Teacher
A month of travel through Nepal proves just as enriching as second grade math, science, English, and history. Maybe more.
The Power of an Outdoor Education Field Trip
Plant a group of kids in cabins in the mountains, and watch them grow.
How Nature Encourages Sibling Bonding
Give me some dirt, or snow, or sticks to glue them together.
When Family Adventures Turn Scary
When her son experienced a health scare in the mountains, Lisa Jhung had to examine the unknowns of backcountry travel.
Take Your Kid for A Hike—Any Hike
A mom learns something new about her son on the short, crowded trail to the summit of Oahu’s Diamond Head.
Record-Breaking Kids of 2018 and Beyond
From big fish caught to big mountains summited, kids can do the darndest things.
Quality Time Is the Best Holiday Gift
All I want for Christmas is to be outside with my family.
No Child Left Inside
Welcome to BACKPACKER’s brand-new family channel.
From Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail to the Long Haul of Parenthood
In a season of change, a new mom finds comfort on the trail.
My Son, the Mountaineer
A young climber rewrites the relationship with his dad.
Why Outdoor Parents Need to Break the Rules
Some parenting dogma is made for breaking and the backcountry is the place to do it.
What Happens When a 5th Grader Plans Your Hike?
Let a 10-year-old be your guide and discover a new kind of fun.
The Kids Are Alright: Family Camping
The only thing you'll regret about taking the brood backpacking is not doing it sooner - and more often.