Taking an overnight trip was a spur of the moment decision. We had a free weekend, beautiful weather, and a baby that was finally sleeping (mostly) through the night. What better time to introduce our daughter to backpacking than now? So, we loaded up our packs and hit the trail. Backpacking with a 10 week old wasn't easy, but it was certainly worth it! Check out the trail journal where I share more about our experience backpacking with a baby! I also talk about some of the challenges we ran into and what we learned to do better next time: https://jessicasojourning.com/post/first-baby-backpacking-trip Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and more! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: "Blossom" by Corals, "Dance of the Hours - Ponchielli" by Aura Classica, "Mockingbird" by David Mumford, and "Windows" by The Lakes

It’s true. Bringing a little one on the trail introduces all kinds of new challenges, but I haven’t let that stop me. Learning to overcome those challenges has been so rewarding! It makes me so sad hearing parents say they used to love hiking, but gave up on it once the kids came along. You definitely don’t have to venture off into untamed wilderness to get your family outside. There are plenty of other ways to foster a love for adventure in your kids. Like paddling, geocaching, bouldering, car camping… I could go on but I think you get the picture! Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and more! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: “A Beautiful Life” by Hey Pluto Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/a-beautiful-life License code: JLG2NMA3224EZ9O6

"I wonder what's out there?" It's a question every backpacker finds themself asking now and then. It's one I found myself asking over and over during my last visit to Grayson Highlands. Tempting as it may be to follow the spur path or change course at the next junction, often times those detours are left untaken. But therein lies the beauty of "next time." This trip is all about satisfying curiosity and answering the question "I wonder what's out there?" I took this trip back in October of 2023 when I was 6 months pregnant. For essential gear, clothing recommendations, and helpful tips for backpacking during pregnancy check out my blog posts: "Must Have For Backpacking During Pregnancy" https://jessicasojourning.com/post/maternity-must-haves And "What I Wore Backpacking During Pregnancy" https://jessicasojourning.com/post/maternity-hiking-clothes Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and more! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: "Daylight" by Allalo, "Sun in the Heart" by Danijel Zambo, "Et Al" by Pat Hull, "Picture of You" by Matrika, "Free Cajun Guitar" by Lobo Loco, "Wilderness" by The Wayward Hearts, and "Deep Roots" by The Lakes https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/allure-of-daylight https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/sun-in-the-heart https://uppbeat.io/t/pat-hull/et-al https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/picture-of-you https://uppbeat.io/t/the-wayward-hearts/wilderness https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/deep-roots