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The aurora borealis (northern lights) put on their dance about 60 miles above the earth’s surface when electrically charged particles collide with gasses in the atmosphere.

Don’t live far enough north? No worries. There are plenty of videos online that show the northern lights. Maybe you can watch them in a dark room at night to make it more interesting.

Winter brings special opportunities for creative expression. Nature herself creates a gallery of wonderwhen the temperatures dip below freezing and provides a canvas of white snow. It almost begs for us toget out thereandaddsome of our own personal creativity.

Staying active is so important in the winter for the overall health of our families. But staying active doesnot always mean vigorous physical activity. Just enjoying time outdoors and spending time with familyhas major benefits as well. Here are threeactivities you can plan to get you outside when the kids beginto feel a little bored.

A nylon tarp is an incredibly versatile and useful tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. There are many ways to use a Nylon Tarp. Some ways are more common than others, but all ways are effective in their own way.

There are countless benefits to letting your kids spend time outdoors. From improving their physical health to boosting their mood and creativity, there are so many reasons why kids need to get outside and play.

Autumn has arrived, and it is time to enjoy the season's splendour outdoors. With the cool morning air and the changing leaves, it is the ideal time to be outdoors.  Spending time outdoors with your family this autumn is a memorable experience no matter what activity you choose.

The Pacific Northwest is a geographic region in the northwestern United States, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Range to the east. The area includes the states of Oregon and Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. But which kid-friendly hiking activities can people do in the region?

As a parent, you want your children to have every opportunity to grow and learn. You may not realize it, but one of the best places for your children to learn and explore is the great outdoors. 

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Getting your child interested in orienteering gives them an appreciation for being outdoors and better understanding their surroundings. Knowing how to use a compass and read maps is an important lifesaving skill that can be taught with play.

Foraging is the process of finding and harvesting food from the wild. It can be a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family, and it offers a variety of benefits. Kids are naturally curious and want to put just about everything into their mouths anyway, why not direct that towards tasty wild food?  Foraging helps tap all that curious energy into nature exploration while teaching them valuable skills at the same time.

City dwellers may spend their entire life not seeing the wonders of night sky. The north star shadowed by a bright moon may be the extent of their star gazing experience. Many people who live in rural regions may miss the night sky and the show that is always above them. But if you find the right spot, you can see billions of stars that make up the milky way. It can be as easy as looking up if you are far enough away from human-made light pollution. Where are the best places to Star Gaze?