10 Wonder-filled Summer Activities for Kids
by Diane Schwartz, Get Kids Outside Summertime flies by so fast. Before you know it, back-to-school ads will start. Enjoy the summer by giving your kids wonder-filled activities that will delight and …
Firefly Hike at Indian Lake County Park
Join Get Kids Outside on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. for a magical Fireflyhike at Indian Lake County Park, 8183 Hwy 19, Cross Plains, WI. We’ll take an easy one-mile hike around the lake and …
“Go Play Outside” – Easy Tips for busy parents to get their kids outside
“Go play outside.” It’s so simple you would think that all parents would do it. But they don’t. As parents, you have the most influence on your child. Here are few …
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5 Tips for Making Going Outside a Habit
Guest Post by Rachel Thomas Since my children were very small we have made it a habit to spend as much time outside as possible, but it’s not always easy. …
Where are we going? Learning to read a map
Hiking is a great way to teach map reading skills. In the photo, I am showing a student the map at Cherokee Marsh. Map reading teaches spatial awareness and boosts …
The Stick: Now available at a woods near you!
You can’t keep a good stick down. In an instant, kids will transform the humble stick into just about anything and you should let them: Walking stick Crutch Stir Stick Microphone …
Top 10 Fall Adventures with Kids in Wisconsin
It’s autumn in Wisconsin and nothing is better than that. Get outside with your kids this fall and create memories to last a lifetime. Here are a few of my …
Tips on Fishing with Kids: Plus 6 Midwest Fishing Hotspots
By Joe Laing, guest author Looking to reel the kids out of the house? Fishing is a great way to get them away from the computer and bond with them …
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Is Physical Inactivity the New Normal?
Do you walk less than you used to? Do you watch more television? Do you spend more time at the computer? Are you getting older and moving less?* Do you …
March Mudness at Cherokee Marsh: Tips on hiking with kids on a muddy day
Forget Basketball. March is all about mud, sandhill cranes and those glorious first warm days. A few weeks ago, I took 12 kids and two adult volunteers to Cherokee Marsh …
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