Hike It Baby: 100 Awesome Outdoor Adventures with Babies and Toddlers [Paperback]

An inspiring and practical guide connecting the next generation to the joys, wonders and freedom of nature. I wish this book could go home with every family leaving the maternity ward.Hike it Baby presents the 100 best outdoor adventures that you can take with babies and toddlers (really!) along with everything you need to know about traveling and exploring the natural world as a new family.New parents and parents of toddlers face unique challenges when it comes to planning outdoor trips. Family-friendly trail is often a misleading phrase, and doesnt take young children under the age of 5 into consideration, whose safety and comfort require a different perspective. The unpredictable nature of little ones leads many parents to put their adventure dreams on the back burner, missing out on years of meaningful experiences as a family.Hike it Baby presents 100 outdoor adventures across the U.S. that you can take with babies and toddlers (really!), along with everything you need to know about exploring the natural world. Sourced from real families using Hike it Babys trail-tested system, this book helps moms and dads get out there in their comfort zone, yet feel like hardcore adventurers! Whether youve always wanted to hike part of the Appalachian Trail, splash around in gentle Northwest waterfalls, or scramble up rocks in the desert surrounded by Joshua Trees, this book shows you how to plan a truly memorable journey together.Shanti Sosienski Hodges is the founder of Hike it Baby, a marketing consultant, motivational speaker, and brand ambassador. Prior to starting Hike it Baby, Shanti worked as a freelance writer for a number of years full time for Outside, Marie Claire, Men's Journal and more. She lives in Portland, OR with her son, Mason, and her husband, Mark.