At some point on almost every family hike, there’s a moment when the enthusiasm fades, the legs stop working, and your child dramatically collapses onto the trail like they’ve been personally victimized by nature. These 9 hiking games and motivation tactics are the ones we actually use to keep our kids moving, engaged, and having fun on the trail. Plus we've included tips to make the whole experience enjoyable and positive so the whole family while be excited for the next adv

Outdoor adventures feel easier when kids are older, more aware, and better listeners. But you don't need to wait! You just need to start smaller- and smarter. And now. Campfires aren't something to delay - they're something to teach. Here's 6 simple and practical steps to start exposing your toddlers and young children to campfire safety so you can enjoy this fun outdoor activity together as a whole family! The most important step? Don't wait - adjust. Start now and keep prac

Colorado winters aren’t just about powder days and ski passes. They’re about layering up, adjusting expectations, and finding both big adventures that take planning and small adventures you can step into almost anywhere, anytime. Whether snow is falling or not, here are 10 family-friendly winter adventures in the Colorado mountains that keep kids moving, curious, and connected - no perfect conditions required. Big adventures matter - but so do the small ones you can return to

When the crisp fall air finally slips into that unmistakable “yep, there’s winter” chill, it’s easy to assume that outdoor adventures with little ones are about to hibernate until spring…cause I’m ready to hibernate until spring. But hear me, mama: cold weather doesn’t mean the adventures stop. Here’s how to keep adventuring as a family all winter long - even with a baby and a toddler - in ways that feel simple, fun, and doable for everyone. Plus the gear you need for each ki

In our house, the day after Thanksgiving means the annual trek out into the woods to cut the family Christmas tree. See how the Hearth & Wander family makes an outdoor tradition of finding, cutting, and taking home our perfectly imperfect pine, a beautiful start to the holiday season and an opportunity to create wholesome, old-fashioned, intentional joy around Christmas time. Read our story and then start your own family tradition...just don't forget the saw!