Brief Description of Tour

Blue Ridge Explorers is a hiking club designed especially for curious, energetic kids ages 8–11 ready to hit the trail, make new friends, and connect with the natural world. Led by experienced outdoor educators and naturalist hiking guides, this program offers fun, hands-on adventures in the Blue Ridge Mountains that foster confidence, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors. Each outing includes a kid-friendly hike (generally 3–6 miles), nature-based games, wildlife observation, and environmental education. Whether spotting salamanders or learning to read a map, kids will leave each hike a little more inspired. Our program is designed to build kids' trail skills, independence, and comfort in nature through safe, supportive adventures. Every hike blends play and learning, introducing children to local ecology, Leave No Trace principles, and basic navigation. This screen-free experience allows kids to unplug and engage with the natural world and each other. Your children will be led by guides who are not just hiking experts, but trained educators who know how to make the outdoors come alive. Through our summer club, kids explore with peers in a positive, team-focused environment that builds social skills and self-esteem, creating lasting memories and friendships along the way.