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Favorite Hiking Gear
Our family has some favorite hiking gear that we enjoy using. Although we would not be considered by most to be hardcore hikers, we do get out to enjoy quite a few day-hikes within the year. Having good gear keeps everyone comfortable.
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Hiking Etiquette
In order to make hikes more enjoyable to those around us, each of us must hold fast to a customary code of polite behavior. While these may vary slightly from region to region, the general guidelines apply.
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Hiking with Kids
We have always enjoyed hiking. When we had our son, we had to reinvent how we hiked. When he was too small to hike, we purchased a backpack carrier where we placed him in the carrier. We were camping when our son learned to walk. Our son enjoys hiking as much as we do. Getting him to enjoy hiking required us to get a bit creative at times. At first it was not very fast and we had to temper our expectations. As he grows older, we are able to go on longer hikes, cherish the moments together and be out in nature more. We have included a few tips to make your hiking more enjoyable.