How many of you hiking Moms out there are desperate to get out on the trails as much as possible, but are limited by having little ones in tow? Count me in! I love being outside with my boys, but oftentimes we are juggling several things in a day…preschool, a park playdate, library storytime, naps, …
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and millions of Americans are cutting short their special time with family and friends so they can shop! Yes, shop! Unbelievable, right? This year, the Hiking Lady family is choosing to spend time together outside the whole week of Thanksgiving. #OptOutside started in 2015 when REI Co-op decided to close their …
What is a simple, fun, and free activity that you can do with your family that will help your children physically and mentally? Getting your children outside! Can I shout it any louder? Here at Hiking Lady I work to convince people that sometimes the simplest things are the best. Getting outside with your children …
In an area of the world not typically mentioned at the top of Best Hikes and Places to Go lists is a plethora of gorgeous landscapes, thousands of years of history, and loads of hikeable trails. Check out the just published article in Hiking Lady’s Outdoor Fun: Places to Go: Trekking in Armenia and Georgia …
Have you heard of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa? Mt. Kilimanjaro is 19,371 feet high, and is a doable hike for most people. It isn’t a technical climb, and for the most part no matter what route you take, it is a long trek. Read on, because you’ll probably want to put it …
Has your hiking apparel seen its last days? After hundreds of washes, thousands of trail miles, and lots of wonderful memories, it might be time to say goodbye to some of your gear and upgrade this Fall. I often find it hard to part with old things; perhaps it is the combination of my love …
Are you as ready for winter as I am? Then what better way to get inspired for winter outdoor activities than by watching this inspirational video about a female ski mountaineer in Utah named Caroline Gleich? Caroline Gleich is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and like many others who accomplish amazing things in life, …
This sure is the month that companies seem to be going full force in support of women! REI launched their Force of Nature campaign, the sponsors of our May Hiking Lady Giveaway (WASPcam) have a new campaign “A Woman Belongs…Outdoors”, and we have Mother’s Day! There’s one more: YETI! The high end cooler and outdoor …
Let the Force be with you! REI's new Force of Nature campaign is centered around women, with the goal to advance gender equality. For a company with a long history of women leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to let the world know that the outdoors world is for women too, and all of us need to get outside and enjoy it!
Hiking Lady brings attention to wildfire prevention by relaying the history of Smokey Bear, the iconic symbol of American fire prevention.