Why Hike as a Family?

Graves Mill Trail, SNP

AT to Annapolis Rocks

These are my top five reasons why all families should hike:

1. Hiking allows families to spend quality time together away from the responsibilities and distractions of home. Nature provides a relaxed environment where families can share meaningful conversations.
2. Hiking enables parents to play and be carefree with their children on the trail, allowing kids to see a sillier and relaxed side of their mom and dad.
3. Hiking in nature instilles curiosity and creativity in children and provides many teachable moments. Creativity leads to the development and implementation of ideas that help children navigate the world, locally and globally.
4. Hiking is healthy. A combination of hiking and being in nature provides physical, mental and emotional benefits for parents and children.
5. Hiking is low cost and easily accessible. It's simple; put on a pair of shoes and head to the nearest trail, usually in a local park.