How do you get your kids to walk such far distances?  This is one of the questions we get asked the most! We mention to friends the hikes we go on, and the places we walk to, and they are often very surprised at the mileage our kids can cover.

It obviously didn’t happen over night, but the answer is easy: Routine and Consistency.  The number one reason that our kids can walk far distances is because it’s something that we’ve weaved into the fabric of our family.  Walking is the main way we get exercise.  It’s how we spend time together as a family.  We walk to get to where we need to go, we walk for fun, and we walk to stay healthy.  We walk to ensure that we have plenty of time OUTSIDE.

Before we ventured out on a hike this past weekend, I tried to think more specifically about the things we did over the years that helped build stamina for walking in our kids. I compiled a few tips, tricks, and suggestions, and chatted about them as we trekked in the snow along the Snoqualmie River.

Find out the answer to “How Do We Get Our Kids to Walk So Far?” by playing the video below!

 

Info to Know from the Building Stamina Video:

• Seasonal Scavenger Hunts
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
• Ideas for a “focus” walk/hike
  • Conifer Cones
  • Collect & Sort: Spring Nature Walk
  • Walkie Talkie Walks
  • Treasure Hunts
  • Example of Story Book Walk

If you have a tip for building stamina for walking and/or hiking, please leave a comment below!

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