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Run Wild My Child is your destination for all things kid-friendly and outdoorsy. www.runwildmychild.com

This website is dedicated to getting kids outside and back to nature, one adventure at a time! Run Wild My Child is your online destination for all things kid-friendly and outdoorsy. The website is dedicated to getting kids (and their parents) outside and back to nature, one adventure at a time. Whether it’s through family travel, nature crafts, outdoor educational games or an outdoor activity, we know that kids are happiest and learn best when they’re outside, exploring and getting their hands dirty. We want to be your main resource for outdoor family inspiration and to help you find new ways to encourage your child to run wild.

09/30/2026

If you’ve been wishing your family life felt a little more WILD, this one’s for you.

More outside time. More freedom. More curiosity. More adventure, unstructured play, nature, and space for kids (and parents!) to breathe.

That’s exactly what our newest issue of Run Wild My Child Magazine is all about. REWILD is packed with beautiful stories, practical ideas, encouragement, activities, recipes, and inspiration to help you add more wild to the life you’re already living. We’ll show you how.

This magazine is beautiful, screen-free, and made to be loved, shared, dog-eared, passed around, and kept. (These stories never go out of season.)

The fall issue ships SOON, and we only have a limited number of copies available. A seasonal subscription is $36 — less than a family trip to the movies or one dinner out — and delivers a whole season of inspiration right to your door.

Comment “MAGAZINE” and I’ll send you the link to subscribe.

08/12/2026

If you’re searching for the best nature-themed board games for kids, we've got you covered! In this roundup, we're sharing a variety of nature board games, all kid-tested, rated, and loved.

Best Nature Board Games: https://runwildmychild.com/nature-board-games/

08/10/2026

Final day to hit up our "Christmas in July" (and now into August) SALE on all past issues of the Run Wild My Child magazine! Grab any issues you missed, get a few for gifts, or get inspired to get outside with your first one! They NEVER go out of season! ;)

SHOP THE SALE: https://runwildmychild.com/product-tag/issue/

06/25/2026

If your family loves summer adventures, put the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado on your bucket list. ⛰️☀️
We came expecting outdoor activities.
We left wishing there were three of each of us so we could see everything.
Our kids watched athletes balance on slacklines stretched across a rushing river, cheered on climbers racing up walls faster than seemed humanly possible, tried new activities, collected free snacks, explored Vail Village, and spent the weekend completely immersed in the outdoors.
What surprised me most wasn’t the competitions.
It was how family-friendly the entire event felt.
Whether your kids are future athletes, outdoor adventurers, animal lovers, or just there for the puppies and free snacks (honestly, same), there was something around every corner that made them stop and pay attention.
From awesome slackline shows and climbing competitions to hands-on family activities, the GoPro Mountain Games felt like summer adventure brought to life.
And somehow, we still didn’t have enough time to see everything!!
Who’s adding this to their family travel bucket list?

05/26/2026

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that you don’t have to do every part of family adventure travel “the hard way” to still be outdoorsy, capable, or adventurous.

Yes, we can plan our own fishing trips. We can research lakes, study maps, tie rigs, figure out patterns, scout locations, and spend hours trying to crack the code in a new place. And sometimes we do.

But when we’re traveling as a family, especially somewhere new, hiring a fishing guide IS SO MUCH EASIER and has become one of our favorite ways to experience a destination together.

Some of our kids’ best vacation memories have happened in boats, on rivers, or standing next to a guide teaching them how to cast, net a fish, or identify wildlife. It lets us do something we love and gives us a chance to connect with local people who genuinely love the place they call home.

We almost always leave with fish stories, new knowledge, funny moments, and a much deeper appreciation for the area we’re visiting.

It’s also really nice to NOT have to bait every hook for once.

I think a lot of families assume guides are only for experts or “serious” fishermen, but I honestly think they can make fishing MORE approachable, less stressful, and way more enjoyable for families and beginners, too.

Have you ever hired a fishing guide on vacation? Or is this something you’d consider doing with your family? 🎣

Tagging a few of our favorite guides:

05/21/2026

Let me introduce you to the coolest event of the summer..the Go Pro Mountain Games in Vail!

A whole mountain town filled with outdoor adventure, muddy kids, climbing walls, bike races, dogs flying through the air (literally), whitewater events, live music, athletes doing absolutely wild things, and families everywhere outside together?

Sign me up.

And what I love most is that this isn’t just an event where kids stand on the sidelines watching. There are SO many opportunities for them to participate too. Mud runs. Kids races. Climbing. Biking. Adventure events.

It’s the kind of weekend that inspires kids to try hard things, get dirty, cheer loudly, and completely forget their screens exist for a while.

Most of the spectator events are FREE, so families can spend the weekend wandering around Vail watching kayaking, rafting, dock dogs, slacklining, speed climbing, biking, and more.

And I’m extra excited because RWMC will be there this year too!

Our Creative Team member Crystal .st.clair and her family will be on-site covering the event for us, sharing behind-the-scenes, favorite events, family tips, and answering your questions along the way.

If your family loves being outside, adventure, mountain towns, active kids, or unique summer experiences…this one deserves a spot on your bucket list.

Tell me, would your kids be more excited about the mud run, climbing wall, dock dogs, or bike races?

05/19/2026

Tis the season of field trips, end-of-year concerts, last-minute dress-up spirit days, forgotten permission slips, snack sign-ups, graduations, spring sports, and somehow still needing to function like a normal adult with a job and a calendar.

And don’t even get me started on trying to cook dinner, keep kids alive, AND plan a “relaxing” summer. 😂

Swipe through for all the reasons we love May anyway (but do we?), and then tell me:

What’s got you running on fumes this month?

05/10/2026

To the moms who choose outside.

Who say yes to puddles.
Who let them climb.
Who sit on the sidelines.
Who pack the snacks and the sunscreen.
Who show up tired and try anyway.

Happy Mother’s Day.

The work you’re doing will echo longer than you know.

05/07/2026

Is that too much to ask?
Considering this my Mother’s Day weekend wish list!

Did I miss anything?

04/08/2026

You don’t have to look like the internet’s version of “outdoorsy.”

You don’t have to homeschool.
You don’t have to camp.
You don’t have to live near mountains.
You don’t have to own expensive gear.

You can work full time.
You can love sports.
You can live in the suburbs.
You can hate bugs.

If you’re getting your kids outside in a way that works for your real life, you’re doing it right.

The outdoors is not exclusive.

It’s available.

Share this with an “outdoor mom” who needs to hear this and let her know she’s crushing it!!

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