There are so many reasons to read aloud to your children, it would be hard to list them all. Research has shown that reading together can boost a child’s vocabulary and comprehension, engage bonds..
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Pine Nuts: A Do-it-Yourself Guide for the Perfect Fall Treat
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Oct 5, 2015 4:55:00 PM
What is a pine nut? Pine nuts come from pine trees, which are conifers, or cone producing trees. But pine nuts aren’t actually nuts at all; they are seeds! All pine trees have edible seeds that..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Family Activities, Kids Activities
Sylvan Lake State Park Great For Family Outdoor Fun!
Posted by
Walking Mountains on Aug 12, 2015 9:56:47 AM
Trying to get the family outside for some good old fashioned fun? Look no further than our beloved Colorado State Parks. Well-kept, well-managed and with a plethora of recreational activities, these..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Family Activities, Kids Activities
The natural world is the ideal place for scavenger hunts of all shapes, sizes, and formats. See below for a series of easy fun scavenger hunts to have with your family while out and about in nature..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Family Activities, Kids Activities
Geocaching is the exciting new adventure game where players venture out into the wilderness in search of caches hidden and marked by their GPS coordinates. Geocachers usually start by looking for..
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Topics: Curious Nature, Family Activities, Kids Activities