One dad came up with the most adorable way to keep his daughters entertained whenever they go for a hike together. Since this activity is fairly arduous, breaks are a necessity. So, Mike Walton decided that he may as well make them fun! In an adorable video on social media, he shared the clever way he keeps his kids’ spirits up during long treks.
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Instead of stopping for ordinary rests during their hikes, this dad and his daughters take “silly dance breaks!” Mike posted some hilarious footage of the goofy choreography one of his girls made up during a 14-mile walk. Dad did his best to follow the child’s lead as she busted out her best moves. Watching these two pause for dance breaks at various points along the scenic hiking trail is way too cute!
“This is the third year I’ve done this with my daughters, and they think it’s so funny,” Mike wrote in the caption of his video. “I think it’s a great way to build in a break and keep morale high! For this hike we stopped every half mile to do a little dance.”
He added, “Yes, it takes a few extra seconds to set up a camera. No, you absolutely don’t have to if it’s not your thing. Yes, my girls love watching the videos after.”
This sweet clip has received over four million views on social media. Commenters loved seeing this dad and his daughter taking “silly dance breaks” during their hike!
“This is one of the most wholesome things I’ve ever seen,” wrote one user.
Another added, “This is exactly what the dad of the year award looks like.”
Kudos to this dad for thinking up such a creative way to make long hikes more fun for his daughters. We can honestly think of quite a few activities that would be improved by throwing in some dance breaks!
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