The US National Parks Junior Ranger Program is designed to engage children aged 5 to 13 in the wonders of America’s national parks. It aims to inspire an appreciation for nature, wildlife, and history while encouraging responsible park exploration.
Nature Study: How to Hike with Kids (and Actually Enjoy It)
If you love the great outdoors and want your kids to love it to, read on for our family’s tried and true tips for hiking with little legs.
Top 5 YouTube Science Channels for Kids
YouTube is a smorgasbord of content. Don’t waste your precious time trying to wade through it all — here are the absolute best science channels for your kids!
Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary
This month, don’t miss the opportunity to observe the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! No matter what science curriculum you’re into right now, it’s the perfect time to learn about the moon, space exploration, and our solar
Stolen Moments: Nature Studies in Five Minutes or Less
Did you know Charlotte Mason said little kids should be outside for six hours a day in fair weather? That sounds awesome to me, Charlotte. Unfortunately, our schedule is a bit tight for that right now. Since making the daylight
Olympic National Park Ecosystems: Mountains
Our week in Olympic National Park began in the mountains surrounding Lake Crescent. We lodged at the Log Cabin Resort and had a cabin right on the water. The boys enjoyed having easy access to the water for tossing rocks
Olympic National Park Nature Study
The American National Parks are a dream come true for families seeking an opportunity to explore wildlife and wilderness. This summer we made our first visit to Olympic National Park. Located on the Olympic peninsula of Washington state, this park
Cave Hike
We are taking our boys to Olympic National Park for a week this summer, so we did a little trial run this weekend. Â We hiked down to a cave near our house — about a 2.5 mile loop — with