Read Time: 5 minutes | Best for: All Hikers
The Intro
Let's make some moments! Big ideas and big wants abound for any trail experience. It's amplified when you are a parent working to achieve a day or weekend experience for your family. There is a lot to account for as a parent when organizing a family hike, aside from what to bring, what to wear , the weather forecast or enduring the "are we there yet?". The first question is actually, " where the heck do we go?" . In planning for a family hike, I recommend keeping one thing in mind that helps your planning that helps your family develop a connection with the outdoors and helps motivate for future trail experience. That one thing is to be mindful that " kids want the wow!". Kids are attracted to big shiny objects, its their why. Before planning your next adventure, ask them what they would like to see, experience or explore , it goes a long way to helping them form a connection to the outdoors. And so, Into the Yonder created the ultimate kids trail guide, to provide you a resource to meet the wow! of your kid/s! and to get their little legs roaming on trails , hike on!
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BIG VIEW HIKES
TELL ME MORE: Ready to make jaws drop and eyes pop at these big summit views? These views straight out of a postcard come with a big bonus...... limited trail miles ! So your child won't be asking ask "are we there yet?" but rather ask "go we go back again!"
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT HIKES
TELL ME MORE: these trails come ready to fascinate the curious minds of kids of all ages . meet the wild ponies of grayson highlands, head underground in the blue ridge, soak up the views of high bridge as you hike/ bike above the trees or sit back and gorge on the tranquility of millers head.
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NATURE GUSHING TRAILS
TELL ME MORE: These trails with lush forest offerings from a wonderous tree canopy to a bountiful tapestry of flora and fauna bring about a touch and feel outdoor classroom experience for your family.
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ROCK SCRAMBLE PLAYGROUND TRAILS
TELL ME MORE: Ready to play? These hikes will have your family tackling boulders, climbing rock walls, using their hands and feet to strategically navigate these trail obstacles.
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WATER WATER EVERYWHERE TRAILS
TELL ME MORE: These amazing hikes not only come with water views but they come with their own concert, the consistent sound of water! Enjoy a hike along waterways and lakes, as the sound of water cascading small ledges and rocks fill your eardrums.
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AMAZING WATERFALL TRAILS
TELL ME MORE: There are waterfalls and then there are these waterfalls. from unique, to breathtaking and powerful. These trails will hold a meet and greets with these falls from Shenandoah National Park to West Virginia. Time to get wet!
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TRAILS FOR TOTS
TELL ME MORE: Get those little legs marching on these friendly trails with an array of offerings from big water views, building high trees, to quiet strolls without a sound but that of your feet. These tot friendly trails are where they go to roam and explore.
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