I awoke to the sound of youthful chatter. As was later noted, Matthew had set his watch alarm for 5:37 a.m. (for reasons only a 10-year-old can understand), ushering in a twilight awakening on the ...

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 ...

Backpacking tends to be associated with young people with few responsibilities. But more and more parents have been opting to take their children off on extended trips around the world in the past few ...

Last month, a family of eight completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. As far as we can tell, they’re the biggest family group to walk the full 2,190 miles. Although it may seem intimidating to ...

Monica Strawbridge had always dreamed of thru-hiking with her husband, Vince, after their kids—13-year-old Georgie, 15-year-old Henry, 16-year-old June, and 18-year-old Aiden—left home. But following ...

I hated everything about the outdoors as a kid. Bugs. Dirt. Poison Ivy. No showers. No WiFi. Did I already mention the bugs? When I was young, family camping was at the very bottom of my family ...

Planning a Colorado family hike? These Reddit-recommended trails near Denver and Colorado Springs offer easy mileage, scenic ...

One of the most important pieces of camping gear is shelter. Yes, your sleeping bag is also vital, but having the best camping tent for the conditions of your surroundings can mean the difference ...