by admin posted on Wednesday 22 February 2012
Heading up the hill in anticipation for the Freestyle Aerial World Cup in Deer Valley, UT (Photo courtesy of Kidproject.org) Send in your pics to have your Adventure Tyke featured in the Adventure Tykes Photo of the Week. Email your pics to melissa(at)adventuretykes.com
by admin posted on Monday 13 February 2012
I’m on a bit of a hiatus until the opening of our gallery, March 4th. I’ll be posting sporadically as time permits. Until then here are a handful of some of my favorite posts from the past: Safety Precautions:Â http://wp.me/pNfdk-5z My Adventurous Ways Have Changed:Â http://wp.me/pNfdk-AC What Age Can I Take My Tyke Hiking:Â http://wp.me/pNfdk-z6 Successful… (read more)
by admin posted on Tuesday 7 February 2012
An oldie but goodie… I talk a lot about getting outside, playing outdoors and getting out in nature, but it isn’t always that easy. For some, stepping out the door isn’t necessarily stepping into nature. Especially, if you are an urban dweller. If you live in the city surrounded by big buildings, asphalt and concrete… (read more)
by admin posted on Tuesday 31 January 2012
When hiking with your tykes it is important to keep them fueled with healthy snacks that will sustain their energy levels for the duration of the hike. You don’t want your snacks to be heavy and bulky or require you to pack out a lot of trash. I have put together a list of… (read more)
by admin posted on Monday 30 January 2012
What keeps you from adventuring with your tyke, venturing out on your first backpacking trip together, camping for the first time together or even taking those first steps on a trail with your tyke? We all have trepidations about stepping outside of our comfort zone, trying something for the first time or trying something… (read more)
by admin posted on Thursday 26 January 2012
(I pulled this one from the archives because I truly believe nature is one of the most important learning tools for tykes and I want to continually re-emphasize it.) Nature is a great learning tool and it is much better than sitting in a stuffy classroom or in a boring living room. Help your… (read more)
by admin posted on Wednesday 25 January 2012
Photo courtesy of Climb Run Lift Mom Send your pics in: To have your Adventure Tyke featured in the Adventure Tykes Photo of the week just email your pics to melissa(at)adventuretykes.com
by admin posted on Thursday 19 January 2012
Any exposure to nature is a learning experience for your tyke. Whether it is feeling how warm the sun feels on their skin, hearing birds sing a song, the smell of wet grass or seeing evidence of a critter that has passed across their path. Exposing J-man to nature by hiking, camping and exploring… (read more)
by admin posted on Wednesday 18 January 2012
…to start playing in the snow! Photo courtesy of Tales of a Mountain Mama
by admin posted on Tuesday 17 January 2012
Before your tyke came along, camping, hiking, backpacking and all your other outdoor adventures were about you, your needs and your safety. Â Now things have changed a bit. Â There are some things, but not many, that are still about you but mostly it is about that little person you tote along with you. Â Now… (read more)