Exploring the Twin Cities as a family 

Spending time in nature has numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits for people of all ages; such as boosting our mood, reducing stress or anger, improving physical health, boosting concentration, and connecting with community. Minnesota is home to a plethora of natural spaces and places to explore all year long! 

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Children are natural observers, wonderers, and explorers and live in the moment. Take their lead! Stop and watch ants marching, blow on a dandelion, and go at their pace - even if you only get a few feet down the path. Adults can sometimes approach experiences with an agenda, for example, wanting to complete an entire hike or reach a destination along the hike like a waterfall. We would like to challenge you to go at your child's pace, follow their lead, and delight in the beauty found all around us that children are so good at noticing and marveling at.