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GEOCACHING

October 18, 2023

Nature vs Tech: How to Use Technology to Get Kids Outside

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, CHALLENGE, GEOCACHING, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Screens and gadgets dominate our world, and the great outdoors often take a backseat to the digital realm. But what if we told you that technology, the very thing that seems to tether our kids to their devices, can actually be used to get them outside and harnessed to rekindle a love for nature? Finding that elusive balance between screen time and the great outdoors can be a challenge for families. However, the very tools that…

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March 15, 2022

Spice Up Your Family Hikes with Geocaching

In GEOCACHING, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK

Do your kids moan and groan when you mention hiking? Are they bored with the same trails? Do they like finding real-life treasure? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got a fun activity for you! Geocaching is a real-life treasure hunt that you can do nearly anywhere (including on your favorite family hiking trails). Today, Alabama mom of two, Zenovia Stephens is here sharing her family’s newfound love of geocaching and…

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March 19, 2020

10 Outdoor Social Distancing Activities for Kids in a City

In GEOCACHING, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, SPRING, URBAN NATURE

With social distancing firmly in place and schools being closed for the foreseeable future, parents all across the country are trying to figure out what to do with your kids. While it’s probably no surprise to anyone reading this website, we HIGHLY recommend getting outside and into nature with your kids. But only if that’s a safe and viable option. If you have access to the great outdoors and time to spend, by all means,…

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May 25, 2017

Beginner’s Guide to Geocaching with Kids

In GEOCACHING, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Raise your hand if your kids are into nature AND treasure hunting! If so, I have the ultimate hobby (addiction) for you – geocaching! Our family gave geocaching a try for the first time last year on a rainy spring day and quickly fell in love with it.  Going for long nature walks with kids can sometimes lead to boredom or frustration, but geocaching will keep them focused, entertained, and begging to get back outside….

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