Get Artsy!

Nature-inspired creativity is always available to you—in the backyard, on the patio, on the river, and even when you are stuck indoors. Enjoy it! Color pictures, paint rocks, write poems, press wildflowers, tell stories, do interpretive dances (be a leaf!), make music, keep a journal. Pack art supplies for long days on the river or camping trips and do crafts at home on the days when you cannot get out for bigger adventures. The opportunities are endless, and art projects are a great way to reflect on our experiences and preserve our memories.

Bonus Tip: Make up stories or songs together using the nature around you as inspiration. This can be done verbally on the river (a great distraction for cranky little ones), in the car, or once you are back at home. No supplies needed, just a little creativity.

“Bring a sketch pad to let kids draw nature and capture the moment. Buy a kid-friendly camera and let them take their own pictures in the outdoors.”

—Jenny Mayrell-Woodruff, Woodruff Guide Service

“Take some paints, brushes, and pots along, so the kids can paint some rocks and take them home as memorabilia.”

—Marina Gibson, Orvis UK

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