Our Favorite Trail Game

You aren’t guaranteed to see wildlife in the national parks and anyone who tells you that you are is misinformed.  What you are guaranteed, however, is plenty of plants.  Trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers that you don’t normally see in your everyday life.  The beauty of the national parks is that nature is completely untouched, … Continue reading Our Favorite Trail Game

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

When we (sadly) left the Tetons, we were optimistic about what Idaho had to offer.  However, we weren’t entirely sure what Idaho had to offer.  We had a couple of places on our list, such as seeing the Salmon River, but other than that, we were just going to look at the map and go … Continue reading Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

Winter Doldrums Part 2: Science Station

Keeping the Kids Engaged with Nature When Outdoor Play is Problematic The time of year in between Christmas break and spring break can be a pretty dreary time for us.  Not only do we typically have no travel plans this time of year, but the weather here in central Mississippi is cold, dreary, and gray.  … Continue reading Winter Doldrums Part 2: Science Station