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Outdoor Play Near Home

Sometimes the best adventures happen right near home. This page is full of our most creative ideas to get outside and connect as a family right out your door (and sometimes inside).

A swingset in a snowy backyard at night it lit up with lights

Family Winter Play After Dark

setup for an outdoor birthday party at the park

Fun Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas

Children smile on the back porch.

10 DIY Backyard Nature Play Ideas

Backyard Adventures

Backyard Adventures

Homeschooling Life Outside: Simple Ways to Learn Outdoors

Homeschooling Life Outside: Simple Ways to Learn Outdoors

Cool outdoor toys for kids

Cool Outdoor Toys for Families

Mud Kitchen Recipes

Mud Kitchen Recipes and Ideas

Letterboxing for Kids

Letterboxing for Kids

Fun on Windy Days with Kids

Fun on Windy Days with Kids

20 Best Indoor Active Play Gifts

20 Best Indoor Active Play Gifts

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Outdoor Play at Home

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  • 100+ Ideas for Outdoor Family Fun at home
  • School’s Out(side) – Tips for homeschooling outdoors

Easy and Quick Outdoor Play at Home

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  • Biking Scavenger Hunt
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About Amelia

Hi! I'm Amelia, editor of Tales of a Mountain Mama, and mama of 5. We believe families are happier and healthier outside, and want YOU to join us. I’m joined by outdoor families across the country (and world!) writing here too. You can learn more about all of us here.

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