Outdoors | The Active Family

Treasure Hunt: The Adventure Awaits, And So Does The Booty! ARRRRH

by Suzanne Hite | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog, Outdoors

Whether you’re young or not-so-young, adventures are always afoot in an indulgent game of treasure hunt. Designed to be fun, thought-provoking, and adventuresome for all players, this unique game inspires us to use our minds … And, explore the environment around...

Family Walking: A Tradition That Grows as Your Kids Do

by Jess Faraday | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog, Fitness, Outdoors

You hear a lot about how kids and adults alike are overscheduled and overextended. And now experts want us to spend more time together? Family walking could be the solution. Spending as little as 20 minutes a day together as a family builds confidence, encourages...

Capture the Flag Rules: How to Play This Fun Game

by April Louise Childers | Dec 12, 2025 | Blog, Outdoors

If you’re looking for capture the flag rules, you’ve definitely come to the right place. When it comes to games that are perfect for family gatherings or any other group of kids (or fun-loving adults), a rousing game of capture the flag is always a crowd...

Fun Family Games for Everyone Tall to Small

by Sarah MacManus | Dec 11, 2025 | Blog, Indoors, Outdoors

Instead of sitting around staring at your phones in unison, set up some family games to play together during those long nights of winter. Build memories and learn new skills while having a blast and spending time with your kids. Family Board Games Are Making a...

Fun and Exciting Relay Race Ideas for Restless Kids

by Sarah MacManus | Dec 11, 2025 | Blog, Outdoors

If you’re looking to detach your kids from the iPad or TV screen, you’ll need something super-fun like relay races to lure them away. With childhood obesity rates at nearly epidemic levels, kids need more physical activities to make up for all the time they spend...