Hiking Archives - Our Adventuring Family

Hiking

Hiking trips we’ve taken, hiking info and how-to

New to homeschooling? It’s not bad to be laid back! Here's some of our favorite homeschool resources and some of the changes we've made over the years.at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Homeschooling Resources From a Veteran Homeschooling Mom

August 14, 2020

Take advantage or orienteering and geocaching programs in the national parks to learn new skills and have fun. Learn more at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Orienteering & Geocaching in Our National Parks

July 3, 2020

Online Junior Ranger programs can be a good way to learn about the national parks while social distancing this summer. Fun & learning for the whole family. Find out more at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Online Junior Ranger Resources

June 5, 2020

Trekking poles or a hiking staff? Which is a better fit for you? Here’s six ways a hiking staff can come in handy while you're hiking or camping. Find them at ouradventuringfamily.com.

6 Uses for a Hiking Staff

May 29, 2020

We love camping and hiking in our national parks & our annual parks pass. Not sure which pass to buy? On the fence about passes? Visit a national park on a fee free day. Read more at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Take Advantage of National Park Fee Free Days

February 13, 2020

Looking for some family friendly Great Smoky Mountains hikes? Here’s some fun hikes and destinations to explore on your first visit. Read about them at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Great Smoky Mountains Hikes for First Time Visitors

March 1, 2019

On Black Friday, we decided to #OptOutside & hiked in Shenandoah NP. Read about our OptOutside 2018 experience at ouradventuringfamily.com, & why it wasn't quite what we expected.

Our #OptOutside 2018 Experience

November 27, 2018

Black Friday isn't just for shopping. Make plans to spend the day outside and join us (and many others!) for #OptOutside2018. Read more at ouradventuringfamily.com.

#OptOutside2018

November 2, 2018

Our lives seem to be getting busier instead of calmer, but we still value our family time. Here's 8 tips for staying active as a family when time is short. Read them at ouradventuringfamily.com.

8 Tips to Staying Active as a Family When Time is Short

October 12, 2018

Bored with going to the same parks and trails all the time? Branch out and find new trails to hike at historical homes such as Monticello and Montpelier. Read about some of the trails we’ve found at ouradventuringfamily.com.

Find New Trails to Hike at Historical Homes

August 17, 2018

hiking to big branch falls in Shenandoah NP

Destination: Big Branch Falls, Shenandoah NP

July 13, 2018

8 Tips to Get Hiking Again After a Hiatus

June 15, 2018

Nature Notes: Spring Hiking 2018

June 1, 2018

Hiking Packs for Kids and Adults Wearing Kids

May 11, 2018

May 19: National Kids to Parks Day

April 20, 2018

7 Steps to Establish a Family Hiking Habit

January 19, 2018