Get Out and Play
From scavenger hunts to wholesome snacks and natural sunscreens, we’ve explored new ways to make outdoor adventures good clean fun for the whole family.
Keeping sun and pests at bay is simply part of discovering the natural world. Luckily, cleaner, safer options now abound. Find out what works, learn more about commonly used ingredients, and their effects on the environment, too... (read on)
 | Back Country Grub: Our Favorite Trail Snacks |
Snacking smart on the trail is important: Not only do you need real sustenance, but you’ll be carrying everything you eat. For berries, nuts, and whole grains galore, try whipping up Sweet Hearts Trail Mix. Seeking something savory? 
Kashi Curry Snack Mix hits the spot with hearty lentils, seeds, nuts, and spices. And if you want to pack in a treat, bake a batch of Breakfast Crunch! Cookies in advance and watch the kids gobble them up, post-hike.
Think of outdoor scavenger hunts as a way for kids to get up close and personal with nature in all her forms. Whether they’re handling sticks, stones, or squiggly friends, touching is a form of learning children love... (read on)
Highlights The Kashi Community
Wilderness Wisdom: What are the best ways to help kids connect with the natural world? Our community members trade ideas from their own families:
David DeSouza, Kashi Sales & Marketing
My kids’ all-time favorite camping activity is to find a stream or a pond. Then, most of the clothes come off and in they go! Our kids look forward to not having to take a bath no matter how dirty they get.
Gretchen Lee, Kashi.com Editor
As a child, I often went morel mushroom hunting with my grandparents. I still find myself studying the underbrush when I walk in the woods — no matter what the season, my mind remembers the thrill of finding that one perfect mushroom.
Sarah Ceccarelli, Kashi Nutritionist
Some of my most fond childhood memories can be traced back to summer camp. One of the big events was a race where we had to protect a pack of matches through a series of activities — swimming, canoeing, and running across the camp. At the end we’d build a fire and hope our pot would boil first.
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