The page is about to turn on yet another month. The excitement of Halloween, pumpkins, costumes, candy and more is looming. Which makes this the perfect time to go apple picking. Go for a few hours or make it a full day of outdoor fun. Relax and meander through the orchard taking in the sights and smells of fall. A few good things to know about apple picking with kids … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: Water Play
Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Summer nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #summernaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.) The Find: Water play The Backstory: Our backyard birds loved cooling off in this … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Visit a Farmers’ Market
From the rows and rows of fruits, vegetables, flowers and more, to the chance to meet local farmers face-to-face, farmers’ markets make great destinations for outdoor family fun. Not to mention that your kids are likely to see all kinds of foods they won’t find in the grocery store.Here are just a few ideas for fun when you visit a farmers’ market:Name the foods you see. Are … [Read more...]
2013 Fall Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt
Fall is in the air. This weekend, the season officially begins. Which means it’s time to gear up for the fall nature photo scavenger hunt! (If you live in the southern hemisphere, check out the spring version instead.)Here’s how the fall nature photo scavenger hunt works: I’ve come up with 30 things you and your kiddos can hunt for outside this fall. Find an item, snap a … [Read more...]
50 Ideas for Your Fall Outdoor Bucket List
Here are 50 ideas for your fall bucket list. When it comes to seasons, fall seems to get the short end of the stick. After all, it arrives on the heels of our beloved summer, which never seems to last long enough. But around here, fall is full of its own treasures. Pumpkin patches, apple cider, puddle jumping, trick-or-treating, nature crafts, cool-weather hikes, birthday … [Read more...]