Archive for October 2018
National Park Spotlight – Michigan Parks
When you think of National Parks, some of the more popular ones probably come to mind, such as the Grand Canyon, the Badlands, and Yosemite. These are beautiful areas for sure, but if you want to go find a park that’s more secluded and comes complete with wondrous waterways and striking cliffs, then you should…
Read MoreCold Weather Hiking
If you’re up for a bit of adventure, you don’t have to wait for warmer weather to go hiking. Whether it’s the dead of winter or you’re venturing up into the higher, colder altitudes, if you want to hike in the cold, you need to be prepared. It can be just as dangerous to hike…
Read MoreTracking Animals in Your Own Backyard!
There’s so much for kids to explore in nature, from bird watching to fossil hunting. The best part is that you don’t have to travel to a national park or exotic location to experience nature’s beauty. Discovering what lives and thrives in nature can be as easy as stepping out into your own backyard or…
Read MoreDesert Hiking Safety Tips
Hiking in the desert can be a beautiful experience that creates memories that will last a lifetime. However, if you’re not adequately prepared for the harsher conditions of the desert, then you’ll get an entirely different set of memories. The desert is as dangerous as it is beautiful if you’re not prepared, and there are…
Read MoreThe Many Reasons to Spend Time in Nature
Do you often feel cooped up inside your home or office? The urge to feel the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze on your face becomes overwhelming. Getting outside into the fresh air can do a lot of good for a person. Next time you feel stressed or restless, get up and go…
Read MoreWhy Biodiversity Matters
Our Earth is home to so much more than just us humans. From enormous deep sea creatures to the tiny microorganisms that cover almost every surface, there are countless other living creatures all around us. Our world is beautiful and full of life, but we’re losing some of that life at an alarming rate. The…
Read MoreCitizen Science for Girl Scouts
When it comes to Girl Scouts, there’s more behind those cookie booths than girls in their uniforms selling treats. That cookie money goes towards so many important experiences for young women, including first-hand science education and social responsibility. When you combine these two aspects together, you get Girl Scouts actively helping the world by becoming…
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