hike #7

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

hike #3 - 1/9/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next.

hike #4 - 1/15/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

hike #5 - 1/22/22 - biking around the Craig campground - 40. Hike a loop trail.*

hike #6 - 1/29/22 - 1.75mi bike/hike at Giant Springs State park -  7. Hike in a state park.*

hike #7 - 1/30/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike.

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.*

41. Go on a geocaching hike.*

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

 

hike #6

Yesterday we explored the Missouri River at Giant Springs State Park!

We also visited the fish hatchery and fed some of the fancy fish :)

After an exciting morning of adventures, we had DQ for lunch and then the "kids" (Rose and Doug) napped/rested in the back seat as we drove home.

 

I was feeling a little guilty about counting another of Rose's bike rides as a "hike," but then I realized that we're still following the spirit of the challenge -- wanting to bike/hike yesterday brought us to a new location, and got us outside to enjoy nature on a day when we might not have otherwise done so.  Plus, Rose really likes biking, so this got us outside without any arguments about "having" to hike or any negotiations about how far we would go.  So I'm letting go of any guilt and embracing the challenge in a way that fits for us!

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

hike #3 - 1/9/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next.

hike #4 - 1/15/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

hike #5 - 1/22/22 - biking around the Craig campground - 40. Hike a loop trail.*

hike #6 - 1/29/22 - 1.75mi bike/hike at Giant Springs State park -  7. Hike in a state park.*

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.*

41. Go on a geocaching hike.*

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

 

hike #5

Well, this may be a bit of a stretch, but Rose BEGGED for her biking (yesterday and today) to count as a hike. Given that she biked in a circle for at least two miles each day, I begrudgingly allowed her to count it as her "loop hike." Not quite a hike, but I am definitely proud of her for finally mastering the bike after 9 months of practice!!!

 

 As an aside, we also ran into a "Montana road block" on our way to the dump this morning :)

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

hike #3 - 1/9/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next.

hike #4 - 1/15/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

hike #5 - 1/22/22 - biking around the Craig campground - 40. Hike a loop trail.*

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

7. Hike in a state park.* 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.*

41. Go on a geocaching hike.*

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

hike #4

 Hike #4! She only agreed to go if we could keep it EXACTLY 1 mile. Lazy girl ;)

 

Doug and Stalker joined us

 We made "penguin cake" when we got home!

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

hike #3 - 1/9/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next.

hike #4 - 1/15/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

7. Hike in a state park.* 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.* 

40. Hike a loop trail.* 

41. Go on a geocaching hike.*

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

 

 

hike #3

Yesterday I went on a hike, but Rose didn't want to join me because it was so darn cold. So that one didn't count, but here are photos of me and of Doug anyway:

Today she was willing to go on a hike, so she selected #33, Kid's Choice. We basically just wandered in various directions around our house. Definitely not my favorite style of hike (I prefer to be on a trail!!!) but we had fun together. 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

hike #3 - 1/9/22 - 1 mile meandering around our house - 33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next.

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

7. Hike in a state park.* 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.* 

40. Hike a loop trail.* 

41. Go on a geocaching hike.* 

42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

 

hike #2

start of the hike

carrying Bart home once we realized he had a big cut on his paw :(

 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

hike #2 - 1/2/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)*  we touched 103 trees!

 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

7. Hike in a state park.* 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy.

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you. 

33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next. 

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.* 

40. Hike a loop trail.* 

41. Go on a geocaching hike.* 

42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.

hike #1

First hike is in the books!

 We made it to "the turnaround tree" (about 1 mile from home), then celebrated with homemade "Oreos" (aka faux-reos) afterward!

 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - DONE

hike #1 - 1/1/22 - 2 miles, out-and-back from home - 1. Journal about or discuss with an adult what you hope to gain by taking the 52 Hike Challenge journey. 

 

 

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.* 

3. Hike to a waterfall, even if there is no water flowing. 

4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek. 

5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

6. Hike outside of your city. 

7. Hike in a state park.* 

8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

9. Join a group hike and draw your favorite memory from the day. 

10. Join a non-profit event to volunteer on the trail. Examples include: building a trail, maintaining a trail, native tree planting, etc.* 

11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet. 

12. Take a friend on a hike. 

13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

15. Share three things you’re grateful for on your hike with your trail buddy. 

16. Touch five trees on your hike (remember to stay on trail!)* 

17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc. 

18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike. 

19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

21. Observe the rocks on your hike and draw them. 

22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

23. Observe the animals on your hike and draw them. 

24. Go on a full moon hike (make sure to bring a headlamp and park is open.) 

25. Put on your rain jacket, waterproof boots and go on a rain hike. Don’t forget to jump in some puddles. 

26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

28. Become a trail steward! Volunteer to clean up a park or pick up trash on a hike. 

29. Observe the trail’s micro details and draw them. Examples include: mushrooms, snails, tree moss, leaves, pinecones, plants, etc. 

30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms. 

31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

32. Bring a new friend hiking with you. 

33. Opt Outside. Let an adult know where you’d like to go next. 

34. Bring a sketchbook on your hike and draw something you're inspired by. 

35. Go on a designated nature walk.* 

36. Bring a toy and have an adult photograph you with it on your hike. 

37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

38. Learn about the 10 essentials and pack them in your day pack.* 

39. Hike an out and back trail.* 

40. Hike a loop trail.* 

41. Go on a geocaching hike.* 

42. Use your imagination on the trail.* 

43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)* 

44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood. 

45. Spend an hour playing at the park. Examples include: beach, local park, etc. 

46. Share the 52 Hike Challenge with another kid hiking on the same trail. 

47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination. 

48. Hike in a canyon. 

49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail. 

50. Hike in a forest.* 

51. Hike in a desert. 

52. Journal or discuss with an adult your thoughts or feelings on completing your 52 Hike Challenge! 

53. Bonus: Hike in the snow.