Wild and Barefoot Adventures

10/23/2024

Want to get out and see fall colors? Here are some great hikes for the whole family!
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Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather. Take your kids outside in rain, wind, or snow. This is a season of crisp air, cozy sweaters, and, most importantly, nature's brilliant disp...

05/07/2024

Bridal Veil Falls is one of the most kid friendly waterfall hikes in the Columbia Gorge!

Right now is the perfect time to go!

Wildflowers are blooming and the waterfall is super full from all the rain we have been having.

This weekend is going to be gorgeous so you better head to the gorge! 👍😉

Click on the link in the comments for a write up of the hike and to read about a hidden location to check out while you’re there.

Links to food near by in the write up so you can know where the good grub is.

04/28/2024

Do you or someone you know love frogs???

Frog Lake in the Mount Hood Wilderness provides the perfect classroom to study the life cycle of a frog.

This family friendly hike is perfect for your next adventure!

Check out this blog and follow the links to start planning your own memorable outing today!!!

In a world where information is increasingly accessible at our fingertips, traditional classroom-based learning is evolving. Place-based learning is an innovative educational approach that seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world experiences.One of the primary strengths o...

02/08/2024

Scientists agree that the sound of rain has many health benefits so don’t let the bad weather stop you from getting outside!

The sound of rain is known to:
-improve mood
-reduce anxiety
-increase brain function
-improve metabolism
-inspire creativity

01/08/2024

Nature is waiting for you…

Find a hike near you and start your year off right.

*Time in nature has the potential to:
-lower blood pressure
-lower stress hormone levels
-reduce nervous system arousal
-enhance immune system function
-increase self-esteem
-reduce anxiety
-improve mood

Find a hike near you at WildandBarefootAdventures.com

*not medical advice

12/30/2023

https://pdxparent.com/family-hike-to-bridal-veil-falls/

Explore Bridal Veil Falls, one of Oregon's beautiful waterfalls, with the whole family.

12/29/2023

The 20-5-3 rule for wellness

-20 minutes outside three days a week
-5 hours in nature every month
-3 days off grid every year

Research suggests that it is easy to improve your mental, physical, and emotional health with the 20-5-3 rule.

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for places to explore near you!

12/27/2023

Many researchers agree that kids who play outside are happier, better at paying attention and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors🌲

Start your adventure to this beautiful waterfall by visiting https://www.wildandbarefootadventures.com/silver-falls-upper-north-falls

12/18/2023

The Winter Wonderland of nature awaits!

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12/11/2023

Just a friendly reminder in this busy season.

Nature is free and open all year🌲💕

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