Lauren Stites
Lauren Stites shares family trips, Philadelphia-area outings and hiking guides through Where the Wild Kids Wander and Trails That Rock, and hosts Her Side of the Trail.
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Known for
Trails That Rock
Her Side of the Trail
Where the Wild Kids Wander
Visit WilliamsburgOverview
- Based
- Outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Creates
- Where the Wild Kids Wander and Trails That Rock
- Hosts
- Her Side of the Trail
- Family hiking
- Hiking together since 2018
Mini bio
How it started.
Lauren grew up hiking with her parents, then stepped away from the trails for about a decade. Taking her own children to Ringing Rocks County Park helped bring that love back. Her family has been hiking together since 2018.
Travel as a family.
Through Where the Wild Kids Wander, Lauren shares what her family has learned from more than a decade of trips across the United States. Her guides cover cities, outdoor adventures and places near their Philadelphia-area home.
A place for hikers.
Lauren created Trails That Rock for beginners and experienced hikers. She also hosts Her Side of the Trail, inviting guests to talk about their experiences outdoors. Her work includes a family travel article for Visit Williamsburg and participation in Hershey’s 2024 Sweet Insiders program.
Creditschronological, newest first
Podcasts
- 2025Her Side of the TrailHost
Travel writing and partnerships
- 2024Explore Williamsburg: Where History Meets Adventure for the Whole FamilyWriter
- 2024Hershey Sweet InsidersSelected creator
Quotes
There is too much of the world to see, and my bucket list of trails is too long.Lauren Stites, Trails That Rock
In her personal introduction, Lauren reflects on wanting to keep hiking and finding inspiration in her parents.
Trivia
- Her father is an Eagle Scout, and her mother took her hiking from infancy.
- Wissahickon Valley Park is her favorite place to hike in Philadelphia.
- Her YouTube introduction says her family completed over 50 day hikes across eight states in 2023.
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