One of my favorite day trips from Atlanta, Chattanooga exceeds my expectations every time. A truly great escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, the first thing to go is the traffic.Continue reading
Category: Kids Activities
Activities, Arts, and Crafts for Kids and their Families
Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day this Saturday with Georgia State Parks. Kids to Parks Day is an annual, nation-wide day of outdoor activities that encourage families to discover and explore their local parks. Many Georgia State Parks have organizedContinue reading
3 brilliant art projects perfect for your nature journal
Art and Nature For some, art and nature go hand in hand. Add these projects to your nature journal for fun artistic expression. Four Seasons Tree Art The concept is simple. Represent the different seasonsContinue reading
3 simple activities for an awesome hike with kids #2
Sounds or Silence? Sometimes, we mistake the gentler sounds of nature for silence. We’re pretty accustomed to a constant barrage of sound from tv, traffic, crowds, and other sources. Close your eyes, be quiet andContinue reading
3 Things: Simple Activities to do while Hiking with Kids #1
3 Things is a simple series on Happy Trails Wild Tales to inspire and motivate outdoor play for all ages. Stay tuned every week as we explore 3 more things. My oldest son at 13 years old,Continue reading
Great Outdoors Month – Be a Junior Ranger in Georgia
Junior Ranger programs are an awesome way to learn more about the environment, our parks, and history. The National Parks Junior Ranger motto sums it up perfectly, “Explore! Learn! Protect!” Junior Rangers earn badges byContinue reading
Go Fish Georgia in June – Fun Kids Fishing Events 2015
During the month of June, Georgia celebrates anglers & fishing with Free Fishing Days and lots of fun Kids Fishing Events. You don’t need a fishing license to have a ‘reel’ good time, in GeorgiaContinue reading
Kids ‘My First Fish’ Award Coloring Printable
Planning a fishing trip with the kids? Print out this simple award certificate celebrating their first catch. The printable “My First Fish” award doubles as a coloring page. Entertain the kids for a minute, hangContinue reading
10 Ways To Bridge The Gap Between Tech and Nature
Trying to eliminate screen time for a screen-free week seems terribly unrealistic, to me. As the mom of two techie boys, I have doubts about how taking away screens benefits children’s high-tech lives. There was aContinue reading