Here are some of our favorite resources, organizations, tutorials, and more to help you make the most of your time outside enjoying the beauty of nature. We welcome feedback and suggestions at [email protected]. Enjoy your outdoor adventure and share your photos and stories with us.
General Resources:
- National guidelines for nature play
- Outdoor scavenger hunts for kids from Hands On As We Grow and Go Explore Nature
- Intro to stand up paddleboarding
- Fee-free days in national parks
- Why children should go outside
- Eat the Weeds’ plant foraging and identification videos
- Birding resources including videos and audio recordings from All About Birds
- Birding for beginners by Audubon
- Tips for photographing animals in your backyard
- Top 5 free astronomy apps
- Tips on living a healthy life
Where to Find Fun:
- L.L. Bean’s Parkfinder tool
- Directory of ice skating rinks
- Directory of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hay rides
- Road trip route ideas
- Pick your own produce directory
- American Trails Database
- National Park Service List of National Scenic and Historic Trails
In the Garden:
On the Trails: