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Mom and kids walking on the beach
December 6, 2021

How to Embrace the Outdoors when You’re Not Outdoorsy

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Getting outside and enjoying nature doesn’t come easily to everyone. Some people are more comfortable inside. Others are intimidated by nature and think that to be “outdoorsy” you have to be climbing mountains and own expensive hiking boots. But, anyone can be outdoorsy – it just takes a mindset of enjoying and appreciating the outdoors. Today, Tiana Kubik, Creative Team member and Chicago mom of two, is here with some advice on how to embrace…

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Family on scooter with Chicago skyline behind them
September 20, 2021

Finding Nature in Urban Settings with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, URBAN NATURE

It is a wild misconception that being a “city kid” means depriving young minds of nature and the benefits of a free-range life. When done intentionally, children raised in the city have a unique opportunity to tap into a larger community of nature lovers. While there are some considerations and logistics to giving urban dwellers a sense of connection with the earth, it is possible, and even enjoyable, to find parks and nature within a…

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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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