hike #32

 

 We hiked down the dry river bed....

 enjoyed the flora along the way...

 and had a mini picnic at the turnaround point.

 

 

 

Such a lovely day for a 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.

hike #8 - 2/2/22 - 1.25 mile nature hike at Long Key State Park (Florida) -  11. Hike with a family member you haven't hiked with yet.

hike #9 - 2/3/22 - hiking and snorkeling at Dry Tortugas NP - 5. Hike in a Nationally designated area. Examples include: National park, National preserve, National monument, etc.* 

hike #10 - 2/4/22 - hiking around Bahia Honda SP - 12. Take a friend on a hike.

hike #11 -  2/5/22 - kayaking at Biscayne NP -  4. Hike near a body of water. Examples include: ocean, lake, river, or creek.

hike #12 - 2/6/22 - Anhinga Trail and Gumbo Limbo Trail at Everglades NP (2 mi) - 27. Adventure to an iconic spot. Examples include: bridge, stairs, landmark, etc.* 

hike #13 - 2/6/22 - Guy Bradley's Mosquito Hell Trail at Everglades NP (2 mi) - 43. Go camping (the backyard works too!)*

hike #14 - 2/7/22 - biking the 14-mile Shark Valley Trail at Everglades NP - 18. Go on a 3 mile or more hike.

hike #15 - 2/12/22 - 1.3 miles, down the dry river bed and up the road - 49. Hike with a pet on a pet-friendly trail.

hike #16 - 2/25/22 - 1 mile (what we call the "G-loop with an extra driveway loop) - 32. Bring a new friend hiking with you.

hike #17 - 2/26/22 - 2 miles - out-and-back from home - 39. Hike an out and back trail.*

hike #18 - 2/27/22 - 2 miles out-and-back from home - 2. Learn the Seven “Leave No Trace” principles and apply them on the trail.*

hike #19 - 3/6/22 - 1.1 mile, down the dry river bed and back up again - 8. Find a heart shaped item on the trail. For example: rock, leaf, etc. 

hike #20 - 3/12/22 - 1 mile (G-loop with an extra driveway loop) - 22. Go outside at night and stargaze. 

hike #21 - 3/29/22 - 2.65 miles from our house down to the parking lot to pick up my car - 13. Enjoy a meal on trail. 

hike #22 - 3/27/22 - 1.2 miles down the dry river bed and back up again - 30. Take a Spring hike and look for wildflower blooms.

hike #23 - 4/1/22 - 2 miles out-and-back from home - 44. Go on an urban hike around your neighborhood.  (not exactly "urban" for us, but it is our neighborhood!)

hike #24 - 4/2/22 - 3 miles at First Peoples Buffalo Jump state park - 31. Go on a birding hike. Count the amount of times you see birds. 

hike #25 - 4/8/22 - 1 mile at the Lewis and Clark museum (to/from the Giant Springs) - 37. Hike to or in an historical place.* 

hike #26 - 4/9/22 - 2 miles out-and-back from home - 14. Bring a book and read, or have it read to you, on your trail break. 

hike#27 - 4/16/22 - 1 mile out-and-back from home - 26. Journal or discuss with an adult how you feel about being halfway through your 52 Hike Challenge.

hike #28 - 4/22/22 - all over Helena - 6. Hike outside of your city.  

hike #29 - 5/1/22 - a random trail off Priest Pass Rd (about 3 miles?) - 17. Scout for wildlife. Examples include: birds, lizards, chipmunks, etc.  

hike #30 - 5/7/22 - Spring Meadow Lake State Park (1 mile-ish) - 35. Go on a designated nature walk.*  

hike #31 - 5/8/22 - 1 mile out-and-back from home - 19. Observe the flowers along the trail and draw them without picking them. 

hike #32 - 5/15/22 - 2 miles (down the dry river bed to my meditation spot and back) - 47. Have someone take a photo of you at your hike’s destination.

52 Hike Challenge Kids Edition Checklist - YET TO DO

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

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.*

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

20. Go on a geology hike.* 

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

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. 

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.

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

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

41. Go on a geocaching hike.*

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.

48. Hike in a canyon. 

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.