Travel, With Kids

12 Must-Haves When Hiking With Kids

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We love hiking, and we love taking our kids along with us so they can explore and experience the outdoors too! But we all know that young kids and toddlers get tired faster, or maybe they just don’t feel like walking that day. And it’s definitely not fun hiking with a cranky two year old in tow! So, along the way we have discovered some items that make the hike more enjoyable for our two little ones, and for mom and dad too! Here is our list of our favorite hiking must-haves. Click on the pictures to learn more.

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Hiking Joshua Tree National Park With Young Kids

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Little ones are naturally curious, and ours love the outdoors, so we love taking them to parks and hiking with them. But let’s be honest. Hiking with young kiddos is not always fun. They whine. Their little legs get tired. They want to be carried. Or, if you have a child like my two year old daughter, they stop every single person they meet along the trail to give them a hug. And while this may seem adorable, it makes for a very slow hike. So, now when we go hiking we try to scope out the best, shorter, kid-friendly trails beforehand. And thankfully there were a bunch of them at Joshua Tree National Park!

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