HIKING, BACKPACKING, & CAMPING
Staying Found
Before you head out on your next excursion, learn how to lost-proof the fam.
Babies and Cold
Family Expert Alice Cary shows parents how to keep babies warm on cold winter outings.
Kids & Cold
How to keep your kids happy and toasty on winter hikes.
Pure Water 101
Backcountry water rules, including trail purification methods and tips on choosing a filter.
Rainy Day 911
Rain doesn't have to mean the end to a day in the great outdoors.
Hiking
To Boot or Not to Boot?
Does your child need hiking boots?
Hiking Know-How: Food
Feeding the troops is a piece of cake with Karen Berger's camp c0uisine tips.
Hiking Partners
Have a smooth trip with these tips on hiking in groups.
A Closer Challenge
A mother and daughter partner up to tackle the Colorado Trail and have a summer trip they'll never forget.
Take a Hike with a Tyke
Worried about babes in the woods? Don't. Here's how to plan ahead.
Camping
Setting up Camp
Tips for selecting a campsite when out with the kids.
Packing List: Family Car Camping
The essential, soup-to-nuts packing list for any family heading out to go car camping.
Ten Commandments for Camping with Kids
Everything you need to know to keep your sanity and ensure everyone has a great time.
Camping Fears
A night in the outdoors shouldn't be a nightmare for parent or child.
Sleeping Bag Liners
Put an end to handwashing forever! Dirt-proof your family's bags with a simple, homemade liner.
Car Camping 101
The perfect first step for outdoor families
Backpacking
Backpacking with Children
Making it enjoyable for the whole family.
Family Backpacking at Windy Gap
Discover a little-known patch of paradise at Mount Rainier National Park.
Twin Falls Trail
Heading out for some waterfall viewing in the Pacific Northwest.
