A Peek at our Walk

  So today we the kids and I went on our second hike with hikeitbaby.  It is such a nice feeling to be strolling with others.  It had been the kids and I for so long.  You almost feel safer with others with you.  I like how my kids are able to experience nature with other kids.

  Other kids may point out something one of us missed.  They pick up sticks, poke things and always look in the leaves and in the dirt.

  This group just proves that you can find a group of mom's anywhere and everywhere with a common goal!  To meet up and socialize, grab some fresh air and exercise in a more relaxing environment.

 

  Today was a very child friendly led walk.  The kids are able to walk at their own pace.  This allows them to explore and become more comfortable with nature.

  Moms came out with babies on backs as well.  Some trails are not stroller friendly so having this accessory is nice.

A nice 1.5 or 2 mile hike just before lunchtime makes for a nice intro to naptime.

In nature you never know what you will see.  Today we saw a red bird (not a Cardinal but, not sure what it was) and a squirrel!

I'm excited as I am going to start leading my own hikes.  This will be great for our outdoor adventures!  

Hiking with Children (a hiking group review)

  Do you know what's nice?

1.  Getting outside to enjoy the fresh air.
2.  Spending time moving.
3.  Meeting new people with a common interest.

  Today I finally got to join a group that I have been watching from the sidelines.  A group that supports, promotes and encourages you to get out and explore your neighborhood with your children.  You know I am not shy with my kids and hiking.  We have trumped through over a dozen state parks, paddled in boats and took on the Lighthouse Challenge in New Jersey climbing up 100's of steps!

  This group provides a platform to meet up with other individuals and their children to hike together.  Even if your a regular hiker or walk your neighborhood these guys provide an outlet to maybe see a new area.  They have regular and spontaneous hikes.  The hikes meet at different areas and offer different paces, trails, and offer hikes that are stroller friendly and some that are carrier only.

  The group is all based on volunteers but I'm sure it doesn't seem like work when your meeting up with friends for a regular 2 mile walk.  Today we (the kids and I) walked 2 miles with this group (you choose a group based on your preference of location, miles and child options be it stroller, carrier or walker.

  On our walk it took us to a new area! We saw some new things.

My kids made new friends 

And we got in some miles today!

Check them out hikeitbaby and see if they have a local branch for you to connect with.  It's a good way to get out and about.  Shake off those winter blues! 

All it takes is one step!