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Ways to go Wild with Your Family in Nature this Fall

It’s fall… which means most of us only have a few more weeks before Mother Nature’s bitter joke that is winter has us hibernating in our homes until spring. Don’t let autumn’s natural beauty pass you by. Dads, forget about football for one day, and moms, consider running errands during the week so you can use one of fall’s fleeting weekends to take the entire family outdoors for an adventure in nature. One idea: Head to your local wildlife refuge. Hundreds of wildlife refuges around the nation are using Halloween as a way to showcase creatures that are nocturnal or … Continue reading →

Fun With Fall Leaves

In most of the country, fall leaves are everywhere! Here are some fun ideas for those leaves: I love to watch kids chase leaves as they are falling from trees. It’s a fun challenge to try and catch one before it hits the ground, and the fact that it only happens a few days a year makes it even more special. Rake those leaves into a big pile jump in them. It’s an old idea, but one your kids will remember forever. We have some new subdivisions east of here that don’t have enough leaves for a doll to jump … Continue reading →