Backyard Camping Under The Stars

Each year, millions of Americans head out to their local campgrounds. Camping in the great outdoors is any camper’s dream; however, not everyone is able to camp at a campground or state park.  If you find it difficult or impossible to go camping, you may want to consider backyard camping.  You may very well find that it is the perfect backyard activity, especially in the evening. Although camping in your backyard may not...

10 Spring Activities for Kids

Check out this cute video, by MrsChildCare on youtube. It the Top 10 Spring Activities for Children. Tags: spring activities for children, spring activities for kids

Geo-caching: A Perfect Springtime Activity

Posted by Tami One of my favorite springtime activities is geo caching. It is adventure wrapped in fitness while spending time with your loved ones. I’m not sure how long this phenomenon has been going on around the country but I picked it up off the internet a few years ago. It is essentially a treasure hunt but the emphasis is on the adventure rather than the treasure. Truthfully, there never is really anything too...

Rollerblades For Kids

Whether you are looking for a child’s birthday gift or just some springtime fun, rollerblades for kids are the perfect option for your child. Kid’s rollerblades can provide your child with hours and hours of fun. All of the rollerblades listed come in various sizes and styles. Click on any of the items to browse or shop. Roller Derby Web Stinger Adjustable Skates   Rollerblade Bladerunner Phaser...

Springtime Picnic With Your Family

(This is a guest post by one of our readers) As the cold days of winter begin to recede into the past, it is time to enjoy the balmy days of early spring with your children. Down here in Texas spring comes early, which means we get to bask in the warm sun while Northern parts of the country are still plastered in snow. While we pay the price for this with incredibly hot summers, for now it is time to get outside and take...

Spring – A Time For Family Enjoyment

As spring approaches, families prepare for beautiful days filled with sunshine and fun. It is a favorite time of year as families often try to reconnect and spend much needed time together in the great outdoors. With the previous winter only a memory, they take advantage of what the “outside” offers. Warmer temperatures, picturesque views, nature, and more are at the fingertips of families who are willing to get out there...

Spring Fun For Kids

Submitted by Lea: Spring is one of my son’s favorite times. After a long cold winter, we look forward to spring fun like our long morning walks (weather permitting, of course – those spring storms don’t always make it easy!), time at the playground, and fun in the backyard sandbox. Bath days are his favorite days in the spring, because those are the days that he gets to go outside and get as muddy as he wants without...

Springtime Family Hiking

Hiking with your friends or family is a great chance to get outdoors, breathe some fresh air, and get active. It’s easy to get started. Just look for a trail in a national park near you! For your first day hike (hiking for a day or less without camping overnight), choose a safe, well-marked trail that doesn’t have too many steep climbs. Otherwise, you’ll get tired too early and won’t make it as far as...

Outdoor Fun For Kids: Frisbee

Playing a game of Frisbee is a great way to spend time outside on a beautiful spring day. Just grab your Frisbee and your family and you’ve got yourself a game! One of the best parts about Frisbee is that you probably know more than you think about how to play! Like how to throw a backhand: Just stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, point yourself sideways, place your index finger on the outside rim with your...

Local Earth Day Events

National Wildlife Refuges around the country are planning special events in mid April to mark the 39 th annual celebration of Earth Day. The activities, timed to coincide with the March equinox, are meant to build awareness of the fragility of the earth’s environment and what ordinary people can do to help conserve and protect our natural resources. Earth Day is celebrated at many of the country’s more than 550 national...