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Winter brings special opportunities for creative expression. Nature herself creates a gallery of wonderwhen the temperatures dip below freezing and provides a canvas of white snow. It almost begs for us toget out thereandaddsome of our own personal creativity.

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Whether your children will enrol in a summer scouts program or go boating or camping, knot tying is an essential survival skill. These knots can come in handy outdoors, from tying a simple square knot to creating a bowline.
A nylon tarp is an incredibly versatile and useful tool that can be used for a variety of purposes. There are many ways to use a Nylon Tarp. Some ways are more common than others, but all ways are effective in their own way.
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Autumn has arrived, and it is time to enjoy the season's splendour outdoors. With the cool morning air and the changing leaves, it is the ideal time to be outdoors.  Spending time outdoors with your family this autumn is a memorable experience no matter what activity you choose.
The Pacific Northwest is a geographic region in the northwestern United States, bounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Range to the east. The area includes the states of Oregon and Washington and the Canadian province of British Columbia. But which kid-friendly hiking activities can people do in the region?
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There’s just something about being in the mountains that makes us feel alive. Whether it’s hiking to a beautiful viewpoint, scrambling up a rocky peak, or going for a swim in a pristine alpine lake, the Rockies is the perfect place to take your family for a snowy adventure. 
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The Wild Life Adventures team is THRILLED to be chosen as the winner of the 2022 A Year of Boxes Subscription Box Awards for "BEST KIDS BOX". 🏆
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Getting your child interested in orienteering gives them an appreciation for being outdoors and better understanding their surroundings. Knowing how to use a compass and read maps is an important lifesaving skill that can be taught with play.

Foraging is the process of finding and harvesting food from the wild. It can be a fun and rewarding activity for the whole family, and it offers a variety of benefits. Kids are naturally curious and want to put just about everything into their mouths anyway, why not direct that towards tasty wild food?  Foraging helps tap all that curious energy into nature exploration while teaching them valuable skills at the same time.

Whether you're camping for a weekend or just out for an afternoon, it's always nice to have some easy, kid-friendly recipes in your back pocket. These 10 recipes are perfect for camping – they're simple to make and all the ingredients can be easily packed up and taken with you. Plus, they're all sure to please even picky eaters! So gather your supplies and get ready to cook up some deliciousness in the great outdoors. Here are 10 friendly recipes for your camping meals with kids. Enjoy!
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Giving our kids the freedom to just be kids can come with the occasional injury. And when it is their playmate that is injured, they do not hesitate to go to their rescue. 

It is in our nature to help others. As we teach our children the basics of first-aid we are also allowing the development of compassion, self-esteem, and sense of purpose. 

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City dwellers may spend their entire life not seeing the wonders of night sky. The north star shadowed by a bright moon may be the extent of their star gazing experience. Many people who live in rural regions may miss the night sky and the show that is always above them. But if you find the right spot, you can see billions of stars that make up the milky way. It can be as easy as looking up if you are far enough away from human-made light pollutionWhere are the best places to Star Gaze?
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