Did you have a chance to play along with this year’s spring nature photo scavenger hunt? No worries if you didn’t: It’s already time for the summer update. (And for my friends in the southern hemisphere, check out the winter version instead.)Here’s how the photo scavenger hunt works: I’ve come up with 30 things you and your kiddos can hunt for outside this summer. Find an item, … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: Cloud
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 Spring nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #springnaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.)The Find: CloudThe Backstory: It wasn’t until after we got back from our rock climbing adventures … [Read more...]
DIY First Aid Kit for Outdoor Adventures With Kids
Do you bring a first aid kit with you when you head out on an outdoor adventure with your kids? Before The Little Explorer’s run in with a rock on the river a couple of years ago, I didn’t give it much thought. Since then, I don’t leave home without one. We actually have several first aid kits, depending on the adventure. I had no trouble finding pre-made kits for camping … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Big Bear? The Cabarn!
Earlier this week, I shared a few fun summer activities for kids in Big Bear. Our visit was due in large part to one of you. That’s right – longtime reader, nature-lovin’ mom o’ two Tracy V. contacted me with an offer I couldn’t refuse. To come spend a weekend in her recently renovated rental cabin in Big Bear – nicknamed the Cabarn – and tell you all about it here. (She’s got … [Read more...]
Summer Activities for Kids in Big Bear
We just kicked off summer break here – in fine fashion, I might add. We spent the weekend in Big Bear, a mountain getaway roughly 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Although better known for its winter sports, there are a ton of fun summer activities for kids in Big Bear, too. With more then 300 days of sunshine each year, and average temperatures of 80 degrees during the … [Read more...]