Magnify Your World on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
When you go outside, what do you see? A tree, a pond, the sun … all big things. But do you ever stop to look at the little, itty, bitty...
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- Apr 28
- 2 min
Get Outside and Take a Closer Look With Binoculars
High in the sky or deep in the trees you see a flutter of activity. Who’s flying? A shape flits from branch to branch or scampers up the...
- Mar 10
- 2 min
Get Outside and Enjoy the Later Sunsets
On March 1, the sun set at about 5:42 pm. Then on March 12, daylight saving time begins. We will spring forward one hour, and the sun...
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Winter Is the Season for Waterfowl
When it's a cold, gray day, we’re forced to stay inside. But why? In fact, it’s a perfect day to check out geese, ducks and other water...
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Bundle Up and Wish Upon A Shooting Star This Month
There are about 30 annual meteor shower events that can be seen by earthlings. Some are best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere, and some...
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
Have Some Post-Halloween Fun With Your Pumpkins
Halloween is over, so now what do you do with your pumpkin? Don’t toss it in the garbage. Give it a second life with November pumpkin...
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
Make Some Time for Zen During Busy Fall Season
September is a busy month! School is back in session, sports and activities have returned full swing and with the sun setting sooner it...
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Go Barefoot To Celebrate Your Feet and All They Do
Aug. 17 is National I LOVE My Feet Day. Who knew? Now that you do, go outside and experience the world through your feet! Walk around...
- Jul 12, 2022
- 2 min
Dig This: Go Ahead and Get Dirty By Digging in the Dirt
Summer is the perfect time to get dirty! Find a big patch of dirt and dig in! Feel the dirt between your fingers! How would you describe...
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
Let the Magic of the Night Sky Dazzle You
On June 21, we will celebrate the longest day of the year, also known as the first day of summer! But there is even more reason to...
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Your Garden Grow? With A Little Love and Care
Spring is in full force, and now is the time to see life burst out before our eyes. Take some time to see the changes happening around...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 2 min
Do Some Spring Cleaning Outdoors By Pliking
It’s finally spring outside, and you can start to see the signs all around you. Go for a stroll and look for trees beginning to bud,...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 2 min
You Don't Need a Bowling Alley for Bowling Fun
Oh no, winter is almost over! Take advantage of the freezing temperatures while they last. Head outside and play a game of bowling. You...
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Harness the Power of Snowshoes This Winter
The best winter days are the ones right after a good snowstorm, when the white, powdery snow is stacked high on the frozen ground and...
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Bundle Up And Explore The Night Sky
Winter may mean less hours of daylight, but that isn’t all bad. It gives us more time to enjoy the night sky. And there are so many...
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
November Is Perfect For Hiking, So What Are You Waiting For?
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, so we here at Willy’s Wilderness say go take a hike. November is the perfect time of year to...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Stir Up Some Outdoor Fun With Homemade Potions
Getting outside in October is easy to do, with all the pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall color hikes and more. Here is one activity you...
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
This Land Is Your Land: Celebrate Our Public Spaces
Get outside this September and celebrate National Public Lands Day! National Public Lands Day began in 1994 and has grown to become the...
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
Let's Go Fly a Kite
Wonderful, warm, windy summer days are the best for flying a kite. All you need is a basic kite, a bit of a breeze and some time. Armed...
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
Level Up Your Sidewalk Chalk Skills This Summer
Summer is full of sunny days begging you to go outside! From hiking to beach days, you probably have plenty of activities you want to...
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