Exploring the National Parks

57: Tips for Hiking with Kids


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Wondering how to get your kids to happily hike in the national parks with you? In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are sharing our top tips for hiking with kids. 

We have been hiking with kids for many years, and we love how it forces us to slow down and really appreciate the parks even more. Join us as we share our favorite strategies for hiking the national parks with little ones! 

Join us as we discuss: 

  • How to choose the right trail length for kids

  • How to get your kids to sleep better while on vacation

  • Why the gear you get for hiking with kids matters 

  • Our go-to trick to keep our kids going on trails 

  • How to make hiking extra fun with storytelling

  • Our favorite games to play on the trails 

  • What you should never hike without 

  • We love taking our kids on the trails with us because it is a great way to teach them the value of hard work and the reward that they can get at the end of a hike! 

    If you want some help planning your next trip to the national parks, head over to Dirt In My Shoes to get hour-by-hour itineraries for the parks (they are kid-friendly). 


    Check out the full show notes here.

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