• Hiking with Kids

    One activity that my daughter and I both enjoy is hiking. We have very different definitions of “fun” hikes – she prefers the most adventurous physical trails, while I like a chill scenic vibe – but we’ve both learned a lot about planning for a day on the trails. Here are some of the things that I always consider before heading out for a hike. Know your limits. All of our local hikes are pretty flat – we don’t live in a mountainous or hilly area at all. This means that our bodies are used to a fairly steady elevation. I’d have no problem spending an entire day in a…