Ready to take your family’s outdoor adventures to new heights? Let’s lace up our hiking boots and explore some more ideas that will make your nature trips even more breathtaking than a panoramic view from that mountaintop.
Prepare The Way
- Park Research: Learn about the park’s highlights together – unique features, wildlife, or historical significance.
- Junior Ranger Program: Check if the park offers a Junior Ranger program. Kids can earn badges and become official Junior Rangers!
- Gear Up: Create a checklist of essentials like water bottles, hats, binoculars, and a first-aid kit.
The Big Day & Beyond
- Scavenger Hunt: Design a nature scavenger hunt for things to find or observe (specific types of leaves, animal tracks, a unique rock formation).
- Nature Journal: Bring sketchbooks and pencils for drawing plants, animals, or interesting landscapes.
- Stargaze: (If camping overnight) Download a stargazing app and spend time identifying constellations together.
- Picnic Feast: Pack a special picnic lunch or dinner to enjoy in a scenic spot within the park.
- Exit Through The Gift Shop: Visit the visitor center to learn more about the park’s history, see exhibits, and pick up souvenirs.