A Forest Walk
Through a cacti forest that is… The desert lured us out. It is in full bloom – greener, with tiny splashes of color. We ran, poked the dirt, inspected scat, played in dry washes and admired God’s...
View ArticleThe Daily Outdoor Challenge
What would happen if we made a commitment to spend special time EACH and EVERY day outdoors? I’d venture to guess that we would feel: more relaxed more connected with our family more connected with...
View ArticleA Week of Walks!
Since evening heat isn’t too intense yet, we’ve taken to an after-dinner walk. Greta’s in bed by 6pm and my amazing husband does the dinner dishes each night (How blessed am I???), so the boys and I...
View ArticleOur Daily Dose of Science!
Monsoon season has a way of luring us outdoors… The smell of the creosote, the dip in temperature and puddles, puddles everywhere! I think the boys couldn’t be more pleased with the ‘daily outdoors...
View ArticleWildlife Count and the Slow Demise of a Tomboy
Mountain getaways are a time to explore, discover and delight in the myriad of wildlife encounters! A trip to the Tonto Fish Hatchery proved fascinating as we inspected the various species of trout...
View ArticleNature Mapping and the Nursery
Last week, I mentioned that we are starting our Daily Outdoors challenge up again and that our family goal for this summer was to ‘nature map our neighborhood.’ We’ve been crazy busy this week with...
View ArticleCrepuscular < Our word for the summer
The shadows lengthen and a light breeze is blowing. The temperature still hovers above 100 degrees, but with no sun beating down from overhead the dry heat is bearable. Dusk approaches and just...
View ArticleNature making it’s way indoors and learning mapping
It’s been a hot week, so I guess I should be thankful when nature exploration opportunities follow us indoors, right? I was craving flowers to grace our breakfast table earlier this week and went out...
View ArticleFresh Inspiration for Nature Walks!
Well, I’m back and settling into normal everyday life and dealing with those periodic pesky technical issues that currently center around email. :Gasp: I accidentally deleted my entire blog/book...
View ArticleGifts that Spark Nature Explorations: Nature Walk Bag
I was talking to a friend of mine about this series and made her promise me to never let me commit to a 31 day series again. I absolutely love designing themed gift guides and do it all the time for...
View ArticleMy favorite way to vacation with kids…
“Wahoo! This is the coolest place ever, mom!” Jubilant shouts could be heard as we pulled through the trees into an opening that enclosed our hideaway for the next couple of days. We were hear to...
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