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Let’s face it, sometimes a walk can get a little boring. Once the excitement of being in the woods has burned off kids might just need some help with new ideas. So get ready to pack you walk boots, sort a picnic basket out, if you have a dog then check Outdoor Gear Only for recommendations and reviews for safety harnesses and off you go!
Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.
Picnic!
It goes without saying really, but a woodland picnic is a lot of fun. Make sure that you set up somewhere safe, and that you don’t leave any wrappers or rubbish once you’ve finished. Pitching a little camping chair under a huge tree, or positioning yourself not too far from the stream gives you the perfect backdrop to relax.
Treasure Hunt
But not the type that you need to go digging up a chest of gold. Instead make a list of different things that your kid is likely to see in the woods, and see who can get the most items ticked off. It might be a particular type of bird, or flower or perhaps something really obscure. How about for a squirrel digging, or three horses being ridden. Make it exciting and not too easy. If you really want to make it interesting, you can add in a scavenger hunt also. Certain rock colours, twig shapes, pine cones, leaves, acorns and more make for exciting souvenirs.
Mediate
This one might take a little bit of time to get round to. The woods are filled with noises like birds singing, and creaking branches. Making it the perfect space to get some meditation in. You could lay down on the floor, or sit around close to each other. Just close your eyes and tune into the music of the woods.
Take Photos
Create a collage of photographs from your day. You can use mobiles phones, disposables, polaroids or DSLR to get a mix of perspectives and styles. Everyone sharing one camera s a really great way to see how others see for a while. Try not to oversee this activity too much, you’ll likely be very surprised at the results.
Talk
During the weekdays it can feel like you never manage to talk about the things that you want. Between work, school, homework, bedtime and dinners there isn’t always time to just talk. When you are walking as a few questions but let the kids take the lead. The chances are they will share plenty without much help from you.
Leave Gifts
Before you go to the wood paint some rocks, or write messages and pop them into bottles for others to find. Write your favourite poem, or the location of something else you’ve hidden – like a picture, painted stone, old coins or lego figures.
Don’t leave anything that might hurt the wildlife though.
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Hey Brittany,
Absolutely incredible. Recently, I have started a hiking site and gathered so much information from these article. Thanks for sharing.
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Picnic, tent, and stargazing – what an amazing combination. Also, a bottle of wine would be nice to top it off.
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Uhm yes! I am always down for the wine 🙂
Autumn leaves and camera lens, the best combination for blog posts and pictures. Good read I must say!
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Thanks so much! We love some nice autumn leaves 🙂
Love the peacefulness of walking in the woods. All great ideas to take advantage of that time!
It is so peaceful!
I’m in desperate need of a long walk in nature but too often life gets in the way. Best meditation in the world!
I completely agree!
I looooove the idea of a picnic, especially with my tow kiddos!
Yes! Kids love it!
I like the idea of leaving gifts … I have been meaning to do that with my kids but we are never really that prepared.
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Oh, I love the idea of leaving gifts! There’s a hiking trail near my that has a mailbox at the top where people leave things for other hikers. You could also get into geocaching — I’ve seen a few of those boxes around on hikes!
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I love this. Especially the idea of treasure hunts or leaving messages and gifts. We have left messages on rocks before and it was nice to go back and see other people do the same. Makes a walk through the woods so much more fun and meaningful for the kids.
Yes! Leaving painted rocks is so fun!
I love a good photo collage! What a great ideas.
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We love going for walks in nature and these are some great ways to step it up a bit. Happy Spring!
Happy spring to you as well! 🙂