25 Best Outdoor Toys We have done our research and gathered the best outdoor toys that just enhance time outside for kids. There’s no replacement for a great stick, but sometimes encouraging time outside is helped by quality toys. Outdoor spaces provide a perfect setting for children to learn, adventure, and let their imaginations run … Read more
I would be lying if I said my children jump for joy and shout “hooray” when I mention the word hiking. They already know that hiking takes work, requires effort and makes their feet tired. But hiking with kids doesn’t HAVE to be a chore. If I am being honest taking them hiking is also … Read more
If your kid is anything like my kid, it’s nearly impossible to come home from an outdoor adventure without rocks in their pockets. While it can be infuriating from a laundry standpoint, I do love that they are interested enough in the trip to be wanting to bring home souvenirs. Want to win one??? Go … Read more
I know that everyone says New England has the best Fall colors. Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York hillsides become a carpet of vivid colors, thanks to abundant hardwoods like oak and maple trees. But I’ll throw out a stiff competitor for the #FallColorCrown: Colorado! “Colorful Colorado” isn’t just a nickname, as the Fall is absolutely … Read more
Visit Glacier National Park With Kids Glacier National Park is one of the most stunning and beloved parks in the entire United States. This summer, we had the chance to take our kids ages 1.5, 5 and 7 along with our entire extended family for a reunion this July. We had to let go of … Read more
Wild water play (meaning playing in the water out in the wild) is a fantastic way to spend hot summer days with kids. You can find all our Wildhood series posts here! “Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls.” ― Erin K. Kenny, Forest Kindergartens: The Cedarsong Way Summer is … Read more