Five great quotes for kids on a day hike

“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.” 

One of the great advantages of being out on the trail with your children is the opportunity to bond with them – to jointly share the beauty of nature, to engage in meaningful conversation. The former will take care of itself, but the latter is up to you.

To that end, here are five great quotations about hiking that you might discuss with your children, especially if they are in upper elementary grades or teenagers:

“We don’t stop hiking because we grow old - we grow old because we stop hiking.” - Finis Mitchell

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Great things are done when men and mountains meet.” - William Blake

“The mountain is calling and I must go.” - John Muir

“Come forth into the light of things. Let nature be your teacher.” - William Wordsworth

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