I love fall. In fact, it’s probably my favorite time of the year. The crisp, cool weather is perfect for spending time outdoors. Combine that with the fact that we celebrate a few special birthdays and holidays and you can probably figure out why this time of year feels extra special around here.Before the season actually starts to take form in our neck of the woods, I thought … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Catch a Rainbow
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Delight in the magic of a rainbow with your kids. Okay, so you can’t really plan this one. But that’s what makes it so special. The next time you’re lucky enough to witness a rainbow (which should be soon now that the rainy weather is on it’s way), sit back, relax and … [Read more...]
Favorite Places to Explore Nature in a Suburb of Denver
Today’s guest post is part of the “Favorite Places to Explore Nature” series and comes from fellow outdoor blogger Angela of The Walking Stick, who also happens to be a big supporter of GoExploreNature’s Facebook page (thank you, Angela!). I’m so happy she’s here to tell you all about her favorite places to explore nature in Colorado!I recently told my daughter that someday we … [Read more...]
25 Ideas for Turning a Neighborhood Walk Into a Nature Adventure
I admit it’s become tougher to find time to connect with nature now that school has started. One way I’ve built time outdoors into our daily routine is to walk home from school.Even though our route is pretty much the same every day, no too walks are alike. And there’s plenty of nature just waiting to be discovered every day. Whether you're walking to or from school, enjoying a … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Explore Nature With Favorite Toys
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. THE IDEA: Play with favorite toys in an entirely new setting: the backyard, front yard or other nearby nature setting.To say the big explorer is obsessed with Legos is an understatement. His favorites are the cars and trucks that make up the Lego City collection.It’s not uncommon for him to … [Read more...]