Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 23}: Skipping Rocks

How to Skip Rocks…    Supplies: Any Non-Shallow Body of Water Smooth, Flat Stones {I had the best rock skipper I know write this description… 😉 } Skipping rocks may seem like a very simple adventure, but as you probably already know, boys can turn such an activity into lots of fun. There are just …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 13}: Building a Creek Dam

How to Dam a Creek…    Supplies: Old Clothes Towels Shoes That Can Get Wet  I used to LOVE to do this when I was a kid! Although the best place to do it is an actual creek with lots of rocks around, you can get creative with whatever you have near you. Drainage ditches …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 4}: Wading a Creek

Going Creek Stomping…    Supplies: Old Clothes Sandals/Rain Boots (optional) Towel Change of Clothes It’s nearly impossible to take a boy to a creek and keep him dry, so why not go with it.  Creek beds are great for exploring rocks, tadpoles, fish, fossils, etc. So take a towel and a change of clothes, and …

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