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September 19, 2023

Exploring Chickasaw Country, Oklahoma with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, HIKE, NATIONAL PARKS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Chickasaw Country is an area in south central Oklahoma. Conveniently located on both sides of the I-35 corridor, Chickasaw Country is a beautiful escape for adventure-seekers, cultural lovers, and everything in between. There are so many great things to do in Chickasaw Country with kids, from incredible museums to outdoor adventures in fresh, cold water springs. Executive Team member Nichole Holze recently visited Chickasaw Country and is here sharing her full itinerary and recommendations. She…

10 Ideas for Outdoor Family Vacations & Adventure

In FAMILY TRAVEL, NATIONAL PARKS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

If you’re looking to bond with your family and have amazing outdoor adventures together, where should you go for the best family vacation? Here at Run Wild My Child, we get asked about outdoor family adventure travel a lot! And we have a lot of ideas on how to plan the perfect adventure for your family. But, what if I told you that it’s not always about where to go, but more about what you…

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November 10, 2021

Healthy Risk Through Outdoor Adventure and Travel

In FAMILY TRAVEL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, TEENS

Risk is a part of our everyday lives. Learning to navigate and assess risk is an essential life skill for all kids. But embracing risky play and feeling comfortable in our decision to let kids take risks can be hard for parents. How do we teach our kids about healthy risk while still maintaining a safe and secure environment? Well, you can’t always. However, there are ways to do it with intention. Today, Jen Barnes,…

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January 10, 2020

Winter Fort Building with Kids

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

Colder temperatures do not mean the fun of fort building has to stop! For many in the warmer climates, it’s actually the best time of year to head to the woods to build some forts! Winter fort-building is so much fun, with definite perks. In the winter, the risk for snake encounters goes down and the ticks (and mosquitoes) die off, leaving the woods much more pleasurable! There are so many different ways to build…