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: MudThe Backstory: My favorite backyard nature activity of the week? The Explorers’ mud … [Read more...]
100 Days of Play: Backyard Mud Bath
Today, I’m happy to be joining a group of wonderful bloggers participating in the “100 Days of Play Blog Hop” hosted by Sun Scholars and Life at the Zoo. Every day between April 1 and July 20, 2013, a different blogger is sharing one easy play idea to help you connect with your kids. Now it’s my turn and as you might have guessed, I’m sharing a simple idea for outdoor nature … [Read more...]
Gift Ideas for Techie Outdoor Dads
I suppose it’s somewhat ironic that this nature girl fell for a total techie boy, but I did. Lucky me, he loves his outdoor adventures as much as I do. Even better, he leaves most of his tech toys behind when it’s time to go exploring with the family.What gear makes the cut? Usually just a camera and cell phone. But it’s never as simple as that, is it? Here are a few of the … [Read more...]
Nature Play at Disney California Adventure Park
One place I never thought I’d be writing about here is Disney California Adventure Park. But things don’t always go as planned, do they? You see, while playing hooky a couple weeks back to celebrate The Little Explorer’s 5th birthday, we discovered that Disney California Adventure Park is home to one of the coolest nature play areas we’ve yet explored. The park’s Redwood … [Read more...]
You’re Invited! Great American Backyard Campout
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a first-timer, summer is the perfect time for a backyard campout adventure. To give you a little encouragement, you’re invited to a backyard campout party! That’s right – the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is hosting its annual Great American Backyard Campout on Sat., June 28, 2014. In fact, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the … [Read more...]