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THE EXPLORER BLOG
This is where education meets experience. Inside our blog, you’ll find real life outdoor guidance, trail tested advice, and inspiration to help you raise kids outside with confidence.


Bringing The Outdoors In
This week’s blog post is written by Explorer Family Mom, Brittany Williams. Brittany about how to bring the outdoors in with kids!
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Motherhood On The Trail: Changing Your Mindset
Read this article sharing one mom's motherhood on the trail journey, which has been signed by constant adaptation and transformation.
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ADHD & Getting Outside with Kids
Do you have kids with ADHD? Read this account from an adventure mom who finds connection and fun in the outdoors with her kids.
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Advocating for Children's Rights in the Outdoors
This week’s blog post is written by Explorer Family Mom, Brittany Williams, about advocating for children's rights in the outdoors.
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How The Outdoors Helped My Mental Health by Tamara Neidich
Mental Health is a topic that we believe needs to be normalized and talked about more in the outdoors. Read this blog post to learn more.
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Getting Outside At A Young Age Helps Kids Develop In Their Life
This week’s blog is written by Explorer Family Dad, Jeremy Baridon, on how getting outside at a young age helps kids develop in life.
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How To Make The Outdoor A More Inclusive Space
Here are a few simple tips that everyone can do to help make the outdoors a more inclusive space for everyone.
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Staying Active During Pregnancy
Read this blog to learn about Staying Active During Pregnancy from one of our community members.
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The Need for Black Representation In The Outdoors by @RoutestoRootz, formerly @HikeMtl
This week's blog post has been written by @HikeMtl founder Jamillah Jean, on the Need For Black Representation In The Outdoors.
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Returning To Nature Postpartum
Returning to Nature Postpartum: Click here to read tips and encouragement from real moms who returned to hiking and exploring after baby.
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How to Become Outdoorsy When You Didn't Grow Up That Way
If you’re wondering how to become outdoorsy as a parent with kids who adore being in nature, read this!
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The Power of Planned, Intentional Spaces for Families
While a single space can rarely cater to all the senses, you can craft a home that has little nooks that fill up your and your child’s cup.
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3 Tips to Reduce Food Waste
This week we spoke with Michelle Dias, a Waste & Recycling Educator for the City of Calgary, to talk about reducing food waste with kids.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for the Planet
Read this to get tips on how to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Compost with kids.
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Featured: Raising Kids Who Explore
With my children, I have also found outdoor play to have an immense calming power. Read this to learn more about raising kids who explore!
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Featured: How Outdoor Therapy Helped My Foster Child
Kaitlin writes about the importance of the outdoors allowing children to grow and find themselves while experiencing nature daily.
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