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Backyard Discovery Zone - These ideas originally written for the backyard but also make great camping activities! Many zoos and nature centers have "discovery zones" for kids to learn about different animal skins and other items in nature. You can do the same thing in your backyard. All you need is a bandana to use as a blindfold, paper and pencil, a table and nature from your backyard.

Bird Watching Tips - Bird watching is a fun, inexpensive activity for families. You can reserve a special space for bird feeders anywhere in your yard, and throughout the year watch the variety of birds that come to visit.

Four Ways to Complement your Child's Nature Discoveries Indoors - Getting outside with your children can be a vital part of a happy family life. You can use indoor activities to expand on your outdoor discoveries and round off the experience. Drawing nature scenes, making lists, music, and sports at home can make the excitement of getting out even greater.

Fun Outdoor Play - As summer winds down to a close, many parts of the country are still experiencing warm spurts of weather. To cool off here are some fun outdoor games for the kids and anyone else who would like to join in the fun!

Heading Off Summer Boredom - Summer is a refreshing and wonderful time. School is out and frantic schedules blur into unstructured free time. For a while, this lack of routine is very relaxing. Then the relaxation gives way to boredom, and parents start wondering what in the world they are going to do with their kids all summer!

Imagine a Summer: Boredom Busters - With summer here and the children at home, most mommies are hearing, "I'm bored" several times a day. Children have become accustomed to scheduled activities back-to-back after being in school for the past 6 months. Besides mommies not having time to schedule several activities for each day, there is the fact that to do so would take away from the enjoyment of the lazy days of summer.

Tag - Your It! 18 Varieties of an Old Favorite - Tag is a game that has lasted throughout the ages. We played them as a child and our children do the same. There are many different varieties of tag that have sprung up throughout the years. Try one of these fun games with your kids!

Taking Your Kids on a Hike - With a little planning and forethought, hiking with children can be a fun and rewarding experience. Hiking is a wonderful way to help them develop a love and respect for nature, stimulate their imagination and encourage them to stay active.

Warm Weather Boredom Busters for Your Family - Need ideas for the "I'm bored!" blues? There are tons of things that you and your children can do that require little or no additional expense. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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