Hiking With Children

The following highlights an article by the Statesman Journal writer Zach Umess.  It's all about hiking with children, really small children.  

"Once upon a time, going for a hike was a simple activity.

Toss a few snacks, water and appropriate gear into a backpack, lace up your hiking boots, and you're ready to roll.

That all changes once you have children.

Between diapers, changing pad, spit-up rag, food, toys, carrier, clothes — and a few million other items you'd never even considered — it can feel as though you're outfitting a small army rather than a tiny human being.

And that's without even considering your child's mood.

Taken together, it can be difficult for parents, especially new parents, to get out on the trail.
But a group called Hike It Baby, which recently opened a branch in Salem, is encouraging new parents to get outdoors by offering a supportive atmosphere on organized weekly hikes."

Zach Umess really get's into the detail of this group.  It's worth checking out the rest of his
fine article.