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Today is National Get Outdoors Day! Summer is here and there is no better time for outdoor adventures. Whether it's going on a hike, visiting a park, planting a garden, camping, geocaching or stargazing, Nat Geo Kids makes it easy and fun for kids of all ages to #EscapeTheIndoors and explore their world.

Everyone makes tie dye shirts for vacations and while I love a good matching family photo, last year we decided to make some tie dye beach towels with some old cheap towels. They have been such a huge hit! It was not only a fun warm weather activity, but it is something that we get asked about wherever we go. And with the weather warming back up and everyone ready to start float down a river, I thought I would share this fun family friendly activity.

Winter doesn't have to be a time to stay stuck indoors. There are plenty of fun activities you can do with your kids if you can brave the cold. It’s a beautiful time of year and there’s still plenty of nature to explore. It’s important to get exercise and fresh air as well as this is very beneficial for physical and mental health. If you’re creative enough you can also find nature-inspired craft activities to do inside, and if you get cold, why not finish the day with a nice hot cocoa? Here are twelve winter outdoor activities ideas for kids.

Spending time in nature is good for you and offers many health benefits. Whenever you and your kids feel bored around the house, it may be an opportunity to get outside and participate in some various activities.

The following ideas are excellent and engaging items to add to your list of possibilities. You might want to propose these suggestions to your kids and see what they’re in the mood for and prefer doing. Mix it up each week, so you keep it interesting. No matter what you choose to do, put your phone away and be present so you can enjoy quality time with your kids. Most importantly, allow yourself to let loose a bit and laugh and have fun. 

Before you have children, the safety of your garden might not be a top priority. However, as your family starts to grow, you may want to pay attention to its design. You want it to be as safe as possible for your little ones from the get-go. There are, therefore, some techniques you can use to ensure that this becomes a reality.

Of course, as they grow, you’ll also want to make it child-friendly in the sense that it’s a fun area for them to enjoy – as well as being safe. But, regardless of their age, here are 6 tips that you can use to help transform it into an environment that they love to explore:

If you are looking for something fun to do with the family this summer that is closer to home, a camping trip is the perfect holiday idea on a budget.

With the current state of the world we have been left uncertain, and overseas travel is unlikely to be safe for a long time. If you do want to take your family somewhere this summer, a camping trip close to home is a great idea and will allow you to stay away from people and enjoy some quality time with the ones you love.

Grab yourself some 3 room tents for families, pots and pans and plenty of board games, and let’s take a look at some of the easy family meals you can create during the perfect camping trip!