There’s been a noticeable shift in recent years, with more families swapping holidays at the resort for long weekends on the trail. And honestly? It’s great to see! Taking the kids into the ...

One surefire way to add challenge into your hike: Bring a kid along. The transition from planning for ‘me’ to ‘me and mine’ ...

Aimed at families, it tells you what you do and don't need to bring (again, duct tape is recommended as a must-have, and dehydrated or freeze-dried food will be lighter to carry than canned). It also ...

A long-distance journey through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California created lasting lessons and memories. Wendy Altschuler is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in travel and ...

PHILIPSBURG — Is there a better way for a kid to spend a summer weekend than playing with frogs, looking at bugs and checking out plants while hiking through the mountains? When it comes to summer ...

What to bring for the kids When bringing little kids on a trip such as backpacking, it’s more important than ever to make sure they have what they need to succeed. “We shoot to only carry about 20 ...