Grab this *NEW* printable Garden Scavenger Hunt and get outside to explore the garden! While most people think of gardening as something that happens in the spring (when we get all those plants in the ground), I really love gardening in the late summer and fall! At this time of the year, gardens are in …
Outdoor Fun
Planning to camp-out with the kids this summer? Maybe you’re thinking of participating in the Great American Backyard Campout on Saturday (6/23)! Camping is a fun way to get kids excited about being outdoors – so grab your tent and those marshmallows for a night under the stars!
Find free places to camp with your family and great books about camping for kids! Planning a family camping trip this year? Or maybe planning to pitch a tent in the backyard? Family camping with kids can be tons of fun — sleeping under the stars, cooking over a campfire and spending some time unplugged …
Grab a copy of this FREE printable Beach Scavenger Hunt – one of our newest summer scavenger hunt ideas for kids & families! Summer means beach time – sand, sun and water fun! While you’re cooling off under the shade or your umbrella, keep kids occupied with this fun *NEW* scavenger hunt. Beach Scavenger …
The kids and I have always loved forest animals — probably because we live in the middle of the plains 😉 So seeing a moose doesn’t happen so often in our area.
But when we head out on vacation — trips to the Rocky Mountains or The Black Hills of South Dakota — we spend time seeking out and observing the amazing wildlife in the forest!
Enjoy this free printable Forest Scavenger Hunt – a perfect list for your next hiking adventure with kids! I’m one of those nature nerds who loves the forest — whether it’s storytime with fabulous books about forest animals or heading out on a family hike, we seem to spend a lot of time in the …
Gorgeous children’s books about the forest life and woodland animals! Summer and Fall are the perfect time to read these stories set in the woods & get out to explore! You don’t need a large area at all — even a small wooded area will do — in order to experience a whole new world …
Try these 20 FREE Backyard science experiments & outdoor science projects that are easy to do and turn your backyard into a giant science lab for kids! As you can tell by our HUGE collection of science experiments & activities for kids, we do many of them right in our backyard. This wasn’t always the …
Explore all the things families can do at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg, Tennessee — a wonderful year-round location for your next vacation. The Mountains are calling! Whether you’re looking for a quiet weekend getaway, a summer travel destination or a location for your multi-generational vacation — you’ll find it all in the …
Get out & explore with this FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt printable list! We love to get outside and explore new places as a family — whether it’s hiking a new trail, going on a scavenger hunt or finding a new playground! Print off this FREE outdoor scavenger hunt and see if you can find all …