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7 Hiking Songs For Fun On The Trail With Kids

November 9, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

hiking songsHiking songs is another great and fun activity to do while on the trail with your kids.  Here are some of my favorite songs when we are hiking in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading →

Parents Hiking Tricks To Keep Kids Having Fun On The Trail

November 1, 2017October 24, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 2 Comments

parents hiking tricksParents hiking tricks will help you keep your kids motivated and moving on the trail. Here are the top tricks that I use when hiking with my kids. Continue reading →

THE Secret To Hiking With Kids is ….

October 28, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
secret to hiking with kids

Want to know a secret?

Don’t tell anyone, but the secret to hiking with kids is to change your mindset. This simple truth will make hiking with kids fun for the entire family. Continue reading →

7 Tips To Make Hiking With Kids Fun

October 18, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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I love taking a fun hike with my kids.

These 7 tips will help make hiking with kids fun in the Rocky Mountains or wherever. If kids have fun on a hike they will want to do it again, and again. Continue reading →

Do You Need High-Tech Hiking Gear?

October 10, 2017September 20, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do you need high-tech gear to go hiking?

High-tech hiking gear and clothing can be seen in ads all over the TV and in magazines. But, how much of that fancy gear do you really need to go hiking? Continue reading →

Research The Area Before Hiking With Kids

October 8, 2017September 28, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Do some research before your next hike with kids.

Spend a few minutes doing research before your next hike. Here are some benefits of and examples of what to research. Continue reading →

Best Hiking With Kids Blogs In Rocky Mountains

August 25, 2017February 23, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

hiking with kids blogsHere are the best hiking with kids blogs that I have come across and I wanted to pass on to my readers.  These have gear reviews, trails to explore and more. Continue reading →

3 Main Benefits Of Getting Kids Outside In Nature

August 1, 2017August 4, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Lucky kids outside playing in the mud and water!

As a stay at home father I firmly believe the importance of getting kids outside in nature often.  Here are three benefits of encouraging our kids to play outside. Continue reading →

8 Tips To Make Backpacking With Kids Fun!

May 31, 2017February 22, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

backpacking with kidsBackpacking with kids can be super fun for families in the Rocky Mountains.  Here are 8 valuable tips that will help you get the most out of your first trip backpacking with kids. Continue reading →

Observe, Look Closely – It Is A Great Way To Learn

April 7, 2017March 21, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Look closely right there. Photo via Flickr.

Pay attention and hold still.  The best way to really learn about the natural world is to sit still and observe what is happening. Continue reading →

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