Outdoor adventures feel easier when kids are older, more aware, and better listeners. But you don't need to wait! You just need to start smaller- and smarter. And now. Campfires aren't something to delay - they're something to teach. Here's 6 simple and practical steps to start exposing your toddlers and young children to campfire safety so you can enjoy this fun outdoor activity together as a whole family! The most important step? Don't wait - adjust. Start now and keep prac

This winter learning unit is designed for toddlers through elementary-age kids, with plenty of room to scale activities up or down depending on attention span, weather, and interest level. Think of this as your menu, not your to-do list. Here you'll find a full list of winter activities for young children including experiences, books, winter sensory bins, winter outdoor activities, nature-inspire crafts, and more. Winter is already here. You might as well learn inside of it!

Colorado winters aren’t just about powder days and ski passes. They’re about layering up, adjusting expectations, and finding both big adventures that take planning and small adventures you can step into almost anywhere, anytime. Whether snow is falling or not, here are 10 family-friendly winter adventures in the Colorado mountains that keep kids moving, curious, and connected - no perfect conditions required. Big adventures matter - but so do the small ones you can return to

Some days, outdoor play needs to be simple. No set up. No elaborate plans. Just a reason to open the door and head outside. That’s why the Candy Cane Hunt is a perfect outdoor game to add to your Advent activity calendar, Christmas traditions, or even those quiet days after the holidays when everyone needs fresh air but no one wants a big plan. And the best part? This works far beyond Christmas — swapping candy canes for seasonal treasures makes it an outdoor game for any sea

Winter days call for piles of beautiful books. The days grow quieter, the trees stand still, and even the air seems to pause and shimmer. It’s a season perfectly suited for bundling up, stepping outside, and savoring the small wonders that appear only when the world is cold and calm. Here you'll find a curated list of beautiful winter picture books. Take these books with you out into nature to connect snow-covered woods, quiet forests, and winter wildlife to the story. Let wi

When the crisp fall air finally slips into that unmistakable “yep, there’s winter” chill, it’s easy to assume that outdoor adventures with little ones are about to hibernate until spring…cause I’m ready to hibernate until spring. But hear me, mama: cold weather doesn’t mean the adventures stop. Here’s how to keep adventuring as a family all winter long - even with a baby and a toddler - in ways that feel simple, fun, and doable for everyone. Plus the gear you need for each ki

Early winter creates a kind of wonder that's hard to describe but easy to feel. Embrace the beauty of the season as you welcome in the holidays by giving the wintering animals and birds a Christmas tree of their own. Decorate your own woodland Giving Tree with these 7 animal-friendly edible ornaments and enjoy watching the wildlife savor their treats as you spend time outdoors as a family, learn about the animals that call your own woods home, and enjoy giving in this beautif