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Quality family time is by far the top benefit of hiking as a family. Children of all ages love to experience a family adventure, especially outdoors. Hiking is the perfect excursion to create unforgettable family memories and a new holiday tradition. Consider doing it this Thanksgiving instead of sitting around watching football after you eat! Hiking can be educational, teach navigation skills, get everyone more in touch with nature and, of course, help the entire family burn off Thanksgiving pie. The children (and parents) won’t even realize they are exercising. It’s also a great way to get to know your natural surroundings and create lots of Kodak moments!
Before Starting Out On A Hike...
Check out the course yourself to make sure its appropriate for the entire family. Create excitement for the family by describing your idea and what to expect on your hike. Get everyone a bottle of water. Pack a backpack with a first-aid kit, snacks, bug spray and flashlight. Give the children responsibility in preparing for the hike. Their tasks can be packing the backpack and spying for animals on the trail. Children should be comfortable and dressed in the proper clothing (layers) and gear (supportive foot ware).
Be able to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion. Children and seniors are more vulnerable than adults to heat illnesses. Also be able to recognize poison ivy and other poisonous plants and insects.
Teach your children to step on sure footed ground. For example step on the larger rocks and step over slippery roots. Using a walking stick can aid in stabilized walking as well as give the upper body a good workout.
Consider what shape everyone is in prior to planning the hike. Choose a distance and terrain that is appropriate for the smallest child who will be hiking or for the least fit in the group.
Have a plan if someone gets lost. For example staying put in an area with a clearing (that can be seen from a helicopter) is usually best. Wandering around wastes energy and makes the search for you more challenging and frustrating for everyone
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