Backcountry Camping with Kids – Gear list We’ve put together a printable gear list with all you need to know about packing for backcountry camping with kids. From campsite essentials, to clothing and footwear,  kitchenware and meal planning, we have put together the ultimate list to make sure your camping trips go smoothly. Scroll below […] The post Backcountry Camping with Kids: Gear List appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

This week’s blog post is written by Kayla Harrington @kaylagoesoutdoors. Kayla is a Mom of 2, living in Wisconsin. Adventuring with her two boys, Kayla inspires families to embrace the outdoors through all types of outdoor play. From hiking, to paddling, the outdoor fun is endless! Kayla has written a blog post today showcasing state […] The post Camping in Wisconsin with Kids appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

Summer is here, and that means camping! Are you looking for camping meal ideas with kids? It can be difficult to get kids to eat when there is so much going on! With the help of our Explorer Families, we’ve shared a few camping meal ideas with kids for you to try on your next […] The post Camping Meal Ideas with Kids appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

This week’s blog post is written by Explorer Mom, Rebecca Fuller, from @becca_outdoors. Becca has shared with us the top 5 campgrounds near Kamloops, BC! Hi! My name is Becca (@becca_outdoors), an adventure mom who loves to hike, camp, kayak, and backpack with my kids! My husband and I moved to British Columbia five years […] The post Top 5 Campgrounds near Kamloops, BC appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

What is the idea of the Ten Essentials? The concept of the “Ten Essentials” was formalized in 1974, according to Mountaineers. The idea, however, dates all the way back to the 1930’s, when it was included in climbing and mountaineering courses! Adventurers from around the world acknowledge that when heading outdoors, there are at least […] The post The Ten Essentials and Car-Camping Basics with Campers Village appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

I hope at some point in your life you’ve camped (whether or not it went off without a hitch or if you woke up floating away on your air mattress like in cartoons). Our experiences build character and camping is one of those activities that make great memories for children and adults alike!  Over the years, […] The post Camping Activities that are Sure to Please any Nature-Loving Kid appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

Picture this: It’s the middle of the night, the kids are sleeping, you’re tucked snugly in your sleeping bag, and it’s raining outside. The raindrops create a soothing pitter-patter on the canvas of the tent. It’s a picturesque moment and you’re cherishing it. Until you notice the reason why you’re awake… You have to go […] The post Wildlife in the Wilderness: Camping and Exploring Safely in Bear Country with Kim Titchener appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more

As I lay here writing this, my three-year-old daughter is flipping and flopping, chatting and singing, and not going to sleep. Welcome to backcountry camping with kids! Or at least my kids. While I joke that we don’t get much sleep, because we really don’t, backcountry camping is so much fun. There are no distractions. No […] The post Backcountry Camping with Toddlers and Infants appeared first on Kids Who Explore ..read more