How to Build a Sandcastle… Supplies: Sand Sunscreen Buckets Shovels Water Sand Castle Forms I {almost} didn’t post this one for all of us Northern cooler climate folks. It’s a rough time of year to be looking at beach pictures, as we start wearing our Snuggies 24/7 and stockpiling for winter. I get that. …
Read MoreGo Camping In the Great Outdoors… Supplies: Sleeping Bags/Air Mattresses Food Tent (optional) Pillows Cooking Gear Lantern/Flashlights Bug Spray First Aid Kit Matches Firewood Old Clothes Old Shoes Extra Blankets Water Roasting Sticks Sweatshirts/Jackets S’more Materials (required) 😉 There is something so beautiful about spending a night or two under the stars camping. Perhaps …
Read MoreGo Bird Watching… Supplies: Binoculars (optional) Field Guide for Birds (optional) Backyard, Woods, Field, Park, etc. Halfway through our 31 Days of Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys! There are LOTS of great ideas left this month! I have been surprised at how fascinated my boys have been with birds. We have a Ornithology Center …
Read MoreGoing On a Bug Hunt… Supplies: Butterfly Net Magnifying Glass Small Container Bugs speak the love language of boys. Yesterday, Clark tried to convince me to start decorating with bugs. You’ll be amazed at how many bugs you can find right under your two feet! In a short ten minute walk, we discovered 19 …
Read MoreHow to Make a Homemade Bow and Arrow… Supplies: Small Hand Saw Pruning Scissors Live 1/2 Inch thick tree limb Strong, Thin String Electrical Tape – 1/4 or 5/16 Dow Rod Feathers X-Acto Knife Super Glue This adventure is one that will make any boys heart excited! Grab a small hack saw or hand …
Read MoreHow to Dam a Creek… Supplies: Old Clothes Towels Shoes That Can Get Wet I used to LOVE to do this when I was a kid! Although the best place to do it is an actual creek with lots of rocks around, you can get creative with whatever you have near you. Drainage ditches …
Read MoreHike a Marked Trail… Supplies: Comfortable Clothing Comfortable Shoes Backpack {I love the drawstring ones} with Band-Aids, Water, Bug Spray, Cell Phone, Map, etc. One of our absolute favorite outdoor activities to do with our boys is probably the most simple! Hiking – it’s cheap, it’s great exercise, it’s relaxing, and it’s beautiful! I love …
Read MoreGo Climb a Tree… Supplies: Shoes (sandals were not a wise choice) A Good Climbing Tree Pants Climbing trees is a right of passage for boys. However, there is some technique to the sport. You first want to find a sturdy tree that will support your child’s weight. Find a tree with branches that …
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