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Hiking Locations Bucket List & Journal

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published date: November 02, 2021
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Explore the best hiking locations that should be on your bucket list of beautiful places and a hiking journal to keep track of your hiking experiences.

hiking journal template and the best hiking locations in the united states

If you love the great outdoors and all things related to hiking, this blog post will be perfect for you! We’ll talk about the best hiking locations that should be on your bucket list of beautiful places to explore and we will share a hiking journal for you to keep track of your hiking experiences. Plus, we’ll explore some different types of hikes we think you’ll enjoy.

Different types of hiking

  • Hiking for enjoyment and recreation: this type of hiking is just about getting outside and having fun. You can look up hikes that are close by, plan a day hike or even find some trails with more challenging ascents to get your heart rate going!
  • Day Hikes: these types of hikes usually take place in the morning or afternoon so you can enjoy them before it gets dark out. Day hikes include short distances such as a few miles round trip.
  • Multi-day trips: these types of adventures might require camping gear and planning ahead but they’re worth it if you have time off work! These could be planned on any length of time–a weekend long adventure all the way to an extended vacation. Multi-day trips usually include more difficult ascents and descents as well.
  • Weekend adventures: these are day hikes that last for a few days, including Friday through Sunday. They’re perfect if you don’t have much time off work but still want to explore! Weekend adventures could also be planned on any amount of time–from one night to even four nights (Friday-Monday).
  • Camping: this is when you set up a place outside your home where you’ll stay for the evening or weekend and enjoy nature all around you. Camping includes setting up camp with tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment and other things related to living outdoors away from your own home. You might need gear like hiking boots, backpacks, food storage containers or even a portable stove.

As you can see, there are many different types of hiking adventures that anyone could enjoy! Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just getting started with the sport, we hope this blog post will help inspire your next adventure out into nature!

Bucket list & hiking journal printable

Hiking Destination Bucket List – Check off some amazing hiking locations that should be on your list of places to visit with this bucket list printable. The list is unlike something you will find in a state park visitor center. It includes some of our favorite places in America where you’ll love the breathtaking views and natural wonders – from rock formations, national forests, exotic wildlife, canyons and more.

Let’s talk about what makes up a good hike-worthy destination. We’ve found the perfect blend of both short and long hikes that give you the best of both worlds! For those looking for a more challenging hike, we’ve included some popular multi-day trips and camping locations.

Best Hiking Locations in the United States

The Precipice Trail
Location: Acadia National Park, Maine,
Distance: 1.8 miles
Best Time to Go: June to November

Root Glacier Trail
Location: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska
Distance: 4 miles
Best Time to Go: June to August

Angel’s Landing 
Location: Zion National Park, Utah
Distance: 5 miles
Best Time to Go: March to October

Muliwai Trail
Location: Big Island, Hawaii
Distance: 5.1 miles
Best Time to Go: Year Round

Hoh River Trail
Location: Olympic National Park, Washington
Distance: 6.2 miles
Best Time to Go: Year Round

Lakes Trail
Location: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
Park, California
Distance: 7 miles
Best Time to Go: June to November

North Vista Trail
Location: Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Distance: 7 miles
Best Time to Go: March to November

Devils Garden Trail
Location: Arches National Park, Utah
Distance: 7.2 miles
Best Time to Go: Year Round

Upper Falls Trail
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Distance: 7.6 miles
Best Time to Go: March-May, September-November

Panhandle Gap/Summerland Trail
Location: Mount Rainier National Park,
Washington
Distance: 8.4 miles
Best Time to Go: June to August

Franconia Ridge Loop
Location: Franconia Notch State Park,
New Hampshire
Distance: 9 miles
Best Time to Go: September to November

Elephant Canyon/Druid Arch Trail
Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Distance: 11 miles
Best Time to Go: Year Round

Halemau’u Trail
Location: Haleakala National Park, Hawaii,
Distance: 11.2 miles
Best Time to Go: Year Round

Highline Trail
Location: Glacier National Park, Montana
Distance: 11.5 miles
Best Time to Go: Mid-July and August

Cascade Canyon Trail
Location: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
Distance: 14.4 miles
Best Time to Go: June to November

Half Dome
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Distance: 16 miles
Best Time to Go: April to October

How many states have you hit on your outdoor bucket list of hiking trails? If you are a local Virginian, like myself, I suggest beginning with something close to home like the trails at Shenandoah National Park.

Hiking Journal Printable – This hiking journal template is perfect for hikers who want to keep track of all their adventures–whether they’re day hikes or overnight excursions. So whether you use it before your trip as a checklist or afterwards as an amazing memory book, get writing today so you don’t forget any of the places you’ve been.

What is your favorite type of hiking? Do you prefer to hike in the mountains or on a beach? Have you ever hiked with friends or family members, or alone? Do you have a bucket list of places that you want to visit while on the trail?
Share your adventures with us in the comments or tag us on your social media so we can celebrate your hiking wins!

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Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

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published date: July 03, 2020
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Erase cries of “I’m bored” with a list of Kid’s Road Trip Games for the Car. You can download this free printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to keep the kids busy until you reach your final destination. Honk if this makes you happy!

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Keeping the kids busy in the car is a lot easier than when we were growing up, no? Between game systems, tablets, e-readers, audio books and movies, it’s easier to get fewer and fewer complaints of “I’m bored!” Of course, when it is uttered, we all have a long story of “Let me tell you what it means to be bored. When I was growing up….”

While your kids might have plenty of resources for staying distracted in the car, we wanted to provide you with some newer ideas to keep their minds fresh, to keep family engaged, and to just go back to some of the original “old school” resources of a paper and pencil.

Road Trip Games for the Car

Before embarking on a road trip (Or any travel for that matter), I try to pick up at least one or two new items. This often includes road trip games. Having something that is new 1.) buys time learning the game 2.) kills time enjoying the game 3.) and often gets reused because it was … well, enjoyable.

Road Trip Games for Kids

Take a look at these Road Trip Games for Kids.

Scavenger Hunt Games

More Road Trip Games


How to Play Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

We created a collection of Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids, but one thing that was missing was a Road Trip Scavenger Hunt. Take a look at this printable game as well as Road Trip Games in the car for the kids.

Our road trip scavenger hunt is general enough, it can be played on most any adventure. You can make the game your own identifying your family’s rules and directions or follow these directions for how to a play road trip scavenger hunt.

Directions

Each player gets their own printable game board. Set the game for a certain amount of time (30 minutes, one hour, the entire trip.) As you travel down the road, check off items you see on your journey. You must identify the object out loud before checking it off. Once that object has been identified by the first player, the same object cannot be used to check off another players box. They will need to find that same object in another place. For example, if player A finds a deer they announce “deer” and check it off on their scavenger hunt printable. All other players must wait to find another deer before they can check it off. The first person to check off all their scavenger hunt boxes wins or the  person with the most checks at the end of the time limit, is the winner.

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt List

  • Camper/RV
  • Motorcycle
  • Person on their phone
  • Red Truck
  • Park with a playground
  • Cow
  • Flag
  • Ambulance
  • Yellow flower
  • Water tower
  • Dog in a car
  • Bumper sticker with a name on it
  • VW Beetle
  • Church steeple
  • Airplane
  • Bench
  • City bus
  • Squirrel
  • Caution sign
  • Duct-taped car part
  • Flowering tree
  • Bicycle
  • Rusty car
  • Taxi cab
  • Person wearing sunglasses
  • Tractor
  • Billboard with children on it
  • Gas station
  • Sleeping passenger in a vehicle
  • River
  • Population sign
  • Fire Truck
  • Hospital sign
  • Smart Car
  • Deer
  • Toll booth
  • Personalized license plate
  • The letter “Q”
  • Hotel
  • A picture of a chicken
  • Detour sign
  • Flashing lights
  • Horse
  • Police car
  • Tow truck
  • Windmill
  • Military vehicle
  • Stick figure family stickers
  • Helicopter
  • Field
  • Adopt-A-Highway sign
  • Someone eating in a vehicle
  • Purple car
  • Barn
  • Statue
  • Train
  • Duck
  • Lake

Road Trip Bingo

If you have a toddler, also take a look at our Road Trip Bingo. Perfect companion to our Scavenger Hunt Road Trip game for the older kids.

Road Trip Printable Scavenger Hunt

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Games You Can Play in the Car

Want more? Also take a look at these Car Games for Kids. 12 Road Trip Games for Kids using little to resources. This set of seven printable games with the Road Trip Scavenger Hunt, Family Conversation Starts and 12 Games for the Car including instructions. It is a must for any sized road trip with the kids.

The Best Car Games for Kids Printable PDF

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How to Preserve Your Road Trip Printable

I suggest you laminate your printable. This will allow you to check the boxes with a dry erase marker and then wipe off with a wet paper towel to reuse. It also will keep the printable in the car sturdy and keep it form getting dirty or wrinkled.

I have had my Scotch Thermal Laminator for 12 years and it still is going strong. I suggest this brand though there are many other great laminators on Amazon.


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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

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published date: October 26, 2020
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Want to create a new Family Tradition? Add this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas. Use these 22 rhyming clues with our without your Santa’s Helper. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Clues Printable & Riddles

We are back, so is our North Pole Visitor! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on a Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Our family loves a good Seasonal Scavenger Hunt Printable. Anything to make staying at home a little bit more enjoyable. If you are looking for creative stay at home activities, incorporate this Christmas Scavenger Hunt into your Elf on the Shelf ideas.

The best thing about this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas is you can do any time of the season. Do it with our without your Scout Elf Doll. You do not have to do it Christmas Day. You can decide the order of the 22 Christmas scavenger hunt rhyming clues. Personalize it to your home by omitting any of the clues that do not fit for your family. You decide how big or small the treat is at the end of the hunt.

Christmas scavenger hunt rhyming clues

How do you do a scavenger hunt for Christmas?

It’s very easy to have a scavenger hunt for Christmas. Best of all, you can do it any time during the Christmas season. The beginning of December can welcome Elf on the Shelf for arrival. The end of the season, can lead to a Christmas Eve box.

To set up a scavenger hunt with rhyming clues, first order your Christmas treasure hunt clues. Some of these hints might not fit your home, for example you might not have a garage or fireplace. Omit those scavenger hunt riddles and add only the clues you have. Once your scavenger hunt clues are numbered in order, begin to lay them around your home for the proper locations. Save the first clue to give it to the scavenger hunt player.

Get into the holiday spirit! One great idea is to make this Scavenger Hunt a Christmas Tradition and leave at the end of the hunt a Christmas Eve Gift with a sweet note from your Elf saying good-bye or how wonderful their “nice” behavior has been. Adapt it to your needs, your wants and yours desires. Use with our without an Elf on the Shelf doll.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Printable

Scavenger Hunt Supplies


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Elf Chutes & Ladders Board, Funny Elf Jokes, Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Elf and so much more!

Christmas Scavenger Hunt Game Printable

Christmas Scavenger Hunt with Elf on the Shelf - 22 Printable Clues

You can access our Elf Christmas Scavenger Hunt with 22 Rhyming Clues. Number the scavenger hunt clues in the order of your liking and exclude the Scavenger Hunt riddles that are not fitting to your home (i.e. you don’t have a garage or fireplace.) Follow these witty, funny questions and creative holiday-themed challenges to get to the final clue.

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Last Night Elf on the Shelf Departure Ideas

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You can also do this Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt as a Christmas Eve Tradition or Last Night Elf on the Shelf Idea Departure Idea.

Do it on the night of the 23rd, and on the day of the 24th, the kids find a Christmas Eve Box filled with Christmas pajamas, hot cocoa, a snack and a Christmas movie.

Since Elf goes back to the North Pole with Santa Christmas Eve Night, he can leave behind this Christmas Scavenger Hunt to find Christmas stockings in the morning.

Elf on a Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on a Shelf Ideas.

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a Scout Elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme shares the purpose of the Elf’s visits looking for boys and girls that are naughty and nice. Each Thanksgiving, your frailly elf returns until Christmas Even. Scout Elf returns from the North Pole each evening and can be found in a new Elf location in the house in the money. It is important, the Elf is not touched each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt to Teach Toddlers Their Colors

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published date: February 14, 2021
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This rainbow scavenger hunt will help you toddlers learn to identify colors and keep them entertained! Download many free scavenger hunt ideas for kids, preschoolers, and more.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt to Teach Toddlers Their Colors

Recognizing colors is an important skill that kids can learn as early as 2 or 3 years old. It’s typically one of the first things parents teach their children, along with shapes and letters. Colors will be taught in preschool and kindergarten, but you can start exposing your child to the names of colors long before they head off to class.

One of the easiest ways to help your children identify colors and know color names is by pointing them out in their environment. When you go to the park, mention how green the grass is, or how white the puffy clouds are in the sky. Point out a blue or red car. If you take your child grocery shopping, they can find a number of different colors just within the produce aisle.

Learning opportunities are really all around us every single day!

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt – Teaching Toddlers Their Colors

A great indoor scavenger hunt that we have put together involves finding the colors of the rainbow inside your home. This is the perfect activity for a rainy day when it’s too miserable to play outside. You will still want to entertain your toddler, and with this free printable scavenger hunt, they learn while having fun!

Print the scavenger hunt when you are ready to play with your toddler. You can leave it as a full sheet or cut it up into cards to make them smaller for your little one’s hands. Read and follow the directions on each card to have your child roaming around the house looking for colors!

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt Printable Game - Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

The following instructions are on this free rainbow scavenger hunt:

  • Find something in your bedroom that is red
  • Something in the toy box that is orange
  • Find something in the kitchen that is yellow
  • Something outside that is green
  • Find something in your closet that is blue
  • Something on a shelf that is purple
  • Find something in a drawer that is pink
  • Something on the floor that is brown
  • Find something in the living room that is black
  • Something in the bathroom that is white

Making this Scavenger Hunt Printable More Fun

Each time you play this game with your toddler, encourage them to find new things that are the color you are looking for. You can also mix it up, such as finding something in the toy box that is blue and something in the closet that’s orange. This keeps the game fresh so they are always learning new places to find their colors.

The more exposure you give them to color names, the faster they will catch on!

It won’t be long before your little one will be able to tell you the colors of things: balls, cars, food, etc. And if you ever want to give rewards, try giving them an M&M of the right color once they find it in the game!

Rainbow Toddler Scavenger Hunt Printable

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt Printable Game - Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

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Indoor Games for Youth, Families & Kids

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Rainy Day? Too much screen time? Enjoy these Indoor Games List. Indoor games for kids to play on family game night, at youth group, in a classroom or for a birthday party. Download and print our indoor games printable PDF to have all your resources on hand.

Indoor Games for Youth

Need some boredom busters? Tired of electronics. Get the kids active and engaged with these indoor games for family. Enjoy this creative list of indoor activities at home or take it to your youth group, classroom, or next party gathering.

List of Indoor Games

Enjoy the following Popular Indoor Games for groups including youth, tweens,  & kids – they are perfect for kids of all ages. They can be played in small groups (family game night or on a rainy day) or with larger group (birthday parties or youth group.) They pair very well with our 18 Minute to Win It Games or grab both Indoor & Outdoor Games for Kids to keep the kids engaged and active both on sunny and rainy days.

Potato Drop

For this relay race, split players into two teams. Have each players place a potato between their knees & race to a finish line where they have to drop it into a designated bowl or bucket. After it land sin the bucket, they run back to the start line to tag the next player. If the potato is dropped on the group, or if hands touch it, they have to go back to the start line and try again. First team for all players to finish the race, wins.

Supplies: Potatoes, bowl or bucket.

Balloon on a String

In this fun balloon game, tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. Once everyone has a balloon tied to their ankle,  start playing some music. When the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst another’s balloon & protect your own. The winner is the last person left with a balloon.

Supplies: Balloons, string, music.

This Blows

In this 60 second challenge, each player has blow up a balloon and then use the air that’s inside of it to knock over as many plastic cups as they can in one minute. If they still have time on the clock they can repeat the steps blowing up a balloon and knocking down any leftover cups. The player who knocks over the most cups in one minute, wins. If you play over and over, you can keep a running number of points until each team member hits a certain number of points (i.e. 50 points.)

Supplies: Balloons, plastic cups.

Sticky Spider Web

Use sticky painter’s tape to make a web-like design on a doorway opening, the sticky surface facing the same direction. Give your kids newspaper to scrunch up and throw up at the web. You can also get creative and use other light-weight objects like balloons, cotton balls, socks, etc. Points are awarded for how many items stick in 10 throws.

Supplies: Painters tape, newspaper, cotton balls, balloons and/or socks.

Charades

Charades is always a fun as long as you choose animals, titles, songs and films that play to the right age group. Write down your person/places/things on charades cards. Each player has to blindly act out the charade only using their hands and body. No talking. Their team has to guess correctly what they are acting out in a certain amount of time. A point is awarded for correctly guessing.

Supplies: DIY Charades Cards Template (provided in the Indoor Games printable packet.)

Balloon Tennis

Use painters tape to draw a line down the center of a large space (living room/basement/etc.) Outline a rectangle space using tape or objects like a couch. Using fly swatters, you must play tennis over the tape. One or two players per team. A point is earned when the balloon hits the opponents floor. Play until 10/15/20 points or for a certain amount of time.

Supplies: Balloons, fly swatters, painters tape.

Traveling Basketball

For this indoor basketball game, place a large bowl or bucket in each room. Give each player a rolled-up sock set. Have the players stand in the doorway and take aim, trying to get their sock into the bowl. As each player scores, he/she progresses to the next room. The first person to complete the entire circuit of basketball hoops is the winner.

Supplies: Socks, bowls.

Ball Drop

Have each player stand on a chair. Set a plastic cup on the ground in front of them and give them three ping pong balls. The object is to get all three balls in the cup without missing or having any bounce out. Once they get all three in, they win. Repeat with a player who has not played against the winner until there is only one winner left. Last man standing is the winner.

Supplies: Plastic cups, ping pong balls.

Skittles Race

For this indoor challenge, pour a big bag of skittles into a large bowl and give every child a drinking straw. On the other side of the playing area set up an individual plastic cup with the player’s name written on it. On the start of go, the kids must rush to get as many Skittles as they can into their cups by sucking the skittles onto their straws and running it over to drop in their cup. They may not touch the skittles with anything other than the straws. At the end of time, the player with the most Skittles in their cup wins.

Supplies: Skittles, large bowl, straws, plastic cups, markers.

Four Corners

This classic game is loved by all. To play, number the corners of the playing room 1-4 and explain where each corner is. One child is chosen to be IT. IT stands in the center of the room and is blindfolded. Then, the other players have 20 seconds to go quietly to a corner. After 20 seconds, everyone should be in a corner. Next, IT calls out a corner number. Anyone who was in this corner is out. repeat the game until only one player remains. The last player standing is IT for the next game.

Supplies: none

Musical Statues

Play some upbeat music and let the kids dance like crazy. When the music is paused, each child must freeze like a statue. If anyone is caught moving, they’re out. Repeat until there is one dancer left. Last one standing is the winner.

Supplies: Music.

Scavenger Hunt

Create a list of things to find, sticking to a theme works great. Split the group in two. The first team to find the entire list, wins. You can make this easier or more challenging based on the age of the group.

Supplies: Scavenger hunt clues.

Chocolate Bar Game

Put a bar of chocolate on the plate with the knives & forks and sit the children around the chocolate in a circle. Throw the pile of dress up clothes into the circle like hats gloves, scarves, an oversized shirt, oversized pants etc. Give one child two dice. Children take turns to roll the dice on the floor, passing them around the circle to their left. If a child rolls a double, they leap into the center of the circle, put on the dress up clothes, and start to unwrap, then eat, the bar of chocolate – but only using the knife & fork. That child keeps going until another child rolls a double, at which point they take over dressing up and eating the chocolate with a fork and knife. Tips: If you have a large number of kids, have two sets of dice going and extra chocolate bars.

Supplies: Chocolate bars, forks, knives, dress up clothes, dice.

Sardines

Hide and seek reverse style. One child hides and the rest seek them. When they find the hidden person they hide with them. All cramping into one space until there’s only hunter left. Play again with the last remaining hunter, hiding this time.

Supplies: none

Pass the Parcel

Wrap a present in several layers using wrapping paper, newspaper, bubble wrap, or saran wrap. Sit the kids in a circle, play some music. While the music plays, the kids to pass the parcel. When you stop the music, the child holding the package removes one layer. Repeat until the present is revealed. You can have small presents on various layers.

Supplies: Wrapping paper, bubble wrap and/or Saran wrap, small gifts and/or candy, music.

Blind Van Gogh

Divide players into pairs, blindfolded one player. Set a timer for two minutes and show the partner (who can see) an object. The seeing partner then describes the object without saying what it is while the blindfolded player tries to draw it with a pencil on a piece of paper. To make it fair, each team should have the same object. When time is up, take the blindfolds off and let the “artists” see how well their drawing looks like what they were supposed to draw. Best drawing, wins.

Supplies: Paper, pen, objects around the room, blindfolds.

Cotton Ball Crawl

Dump a pile of cotton balls on the floor in one room and place empty bowls on the floor of another room (one bowl per player). Set a timer for 4 minutes and have players move one cotton ball from one room into the bowl—using a spoon and crawling on hands and knees, then go back and get another. The cotton balls are so light, they’re likely to go flying. Player with the most balls in their bowl at the end of time , wins.

Supplies: Cotton balls, bowls, spoons.

Indoor Games List PDF

Stay organized at your next gathering. Your can print out these 17 Indoor Games with directions and supply list. These are kids games using household items you can find in your pantry or home. The set includes DIY Charades Cards Templates.

Kids Indoor Games Printable PDF

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Games for Kids

We believe every party should create a good time and every time I plan a party, I ask myself what are some fun party games?

We have done the work for you and put all your favorite fun party games into one place. Keep the kids buy and entertained with these 50+ Kids Party Games. This bundle includes our Indoor Games for Kids.

Use these children’s indoor party games for in for the classroom, youth groups, rainy days, birthday parties, and more. Teens, Youth, Kids – perfect for kids of all ages.

We have more party games, take a look at our full list of Party Games for Kids. Each set comes with game direction and supply list.

Need a visual? Take a look at these outdoor and indoor games with picture in our Visual Kids Party Games.  Pin to Pinterest.

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Camping Scavenger Hunt: Fun Activity for Your Next Trip

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published date: October 19, 2021
modified datt: October 19,2021

Looking for an adventure on your camping trip? Print out this camping scavenger hunt printable set for a fun activity for families with kids of all ages!

Camping Scavenger Hunt Printable

For those of you who enjoy a little bit of adventure on your camping trips, we have the perfect game for you: Camping Scavenger Hunt! This activity will help break up the monotony of a campout and give everyone something to do.

We’ve included some printables that can be used as clues in our scavenger hunt, as well as some riddles that may stump you along the way – but they’re all great fun. The best part is that this game can be adjusted to suit any age group or skill level, so it’s perfect for families with children of varying ages!

How to plan a camping scavenger hunt

Before the camping trip

  • Download and print out the camping scavenger hunt printables on cardstock.
  • Look over the clue cards and decide which ones work best for your group or family. Don’t forget to consider your location and what’s available where you’ll be camping.
  • Plan which order you want the treasure hunt riddles to be in according to your campsite, then add the number to the back of the clues.
  • On the clues and answers page, make a mark through any clues you don’t end up using so there’s no confusion later.
  • Print out however many “do not touch” labels you need on computer paper or adhesive label paper.
  • Attach the labels to the flat side of envelopes, setting clue one aside.

When you arrive at the campsite

Once you get to the campsite, double check your riddles and locations so setting up the game is quick and easy. You’ll want to take something like thin nails and a small hammer or even thumbtacks and tape that won’t leave residue to attach the clues to various surfaces.

It’s important to remove the tape, nails or tacks after the game is over so you can leave nature the way you found it.

Camping scavenger hunt rules

Read the first clue off and encourage the group to solve the scavenger hunt riddles together.

Once the riddle is solved, the group should head to the location(s) they think the clues are pointing to. When the group finds a clue, read it aloud, work to solve it together, then move on to solving the next one until they are done and the last envelope is found.

When you’re done hunting for treasures, take down any cards you haven’t used (or that weren’t found) so other campers don’t find them by accident and spend too much time trying to figure out what they are.

More fun camping activities

If you need more activities after your group completes the scavenger hunt, there are plenty of other activities for your next camping trip!

  • Sing campfire songs: Make up silly lyrics to some old favorites
  • Make s’mores: I mean, if you don’t make s’mores on a camping trip, did you really even camp?
  • Night Hide and Seek:  When the sun goes down and the night sky appears, play Flashlight Tag
  • Photos: Take photos of your group on each day and post them on social media using #campingselfie. You may want to take pictures during the adventure as well that can be used later for scrapbooking adventures together – what’s more fun than looking back at how much fun you had when it was over?
  • Camping Journal: Make a camping journal for the kids on the trip to keep fun notes in, draw things they see, and write about their favorite moments.

Camping Themed Scavenger Hunt Printable

Download our outdoor scavenger hunt riddles for kids. This Camping Treasure hunt includes 20 camping riddles to go on an adventure when camping outdoors. Easy to read scavenger hunt clues  will lead the kids all around the camp.

In our camping games kit, we included a “stop, please do not touch this clue” note to keep your clues safe if doing this treasure hunt in a public campsite.

Camping Scavenger Hunt Riddles

What you get with purchase:

  • 20 Camping Themed Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
  • Camping Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key
  • “Stop! Please don’t touch this clue” notes for public scavenger hunts outdoors

I hope you enjoyed these fun ideas and planning your group’s camping scavenger hunt. We have more camping games and printables you can use to make more fun memories while you’re enjoying nature

20 Camping Scavenger Hunt Clues Printable

Free Camping Printables

Not ready to buy? Download our free camping printable too including camping packing list, camping journal and flashlight tag game for camping. Like what you have, buy later!

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More Camping Ideas

Going camping? You will love these Camping Games! Thirteen fun outdoor games for kids that include many items found at the campsite for supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

Camping games for kids

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Shocktails Printable Halloween Bottle Labels for 2-Liter Soda

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published date: October 18, 2021
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Halloween is just around the corner and these printable labels offer a fresh and creative way to dress up beverages and food for both parties and trick-or-treaters. Learn how to customize and print spooky 2-liter Halloween Bottle Labels. Instantly download these October Halloween party printables and add character to any party.

Halloween Shocktails Bottle Labels for 2-Liter Soda

We are ready for cooler temperatures, falling leaves, pumpkins and all things spooky. It’s hard to believe how fast the year is going and that Halloween is just around the corner. We wanted to share with you this adorable printable when planning your classroom party, home party, or whatever festive event you have going on for Fall. When planning your menu, be sure to save this tasty Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies recipe. We promise you will love them!

The labels below come in one size paper, legal size which is 8.5 x 14 inch paper.

You can save these and print from your own computer or we give you step by step directions to save and print at Staples Copy Center. I personally find it more affordable to print at the copy center because I don’t have this paper and I save on printer ink.

Halloween Felt Board Quote

When planning your festivities, consider adding a felt board. Felt boards can say so much and add the perfect touch of Halloween Party Décor.

We love this one “If one door closes and another door opens… your house is probably haunted!” Also take a look at all of our felt board quotes for all occasions (not only for Halloween decorating.)

DIY Halloween Labels for Drinks

If hosting a Halloween party this October, you need these printable Halloween Drink Labels. They are a perfect complement to any spooky bash, transforming ordinary 2-liter soda bottles to a spook-tacular potion!

For these Halloween beverage labels, we used Dr. Pepper, Orange Soda, Cherry 7-Up, and Mountain Dew but you may adapt to your own drinks for Halloween.

Supplies

  • Four Soda Bottles – We picked up Dr. Pepper, Orange Soda, Cherry 7-Up, and Mountain Dew
  • Printer Ink
  • 8.5 x 14 Legal printer paper (Amazon has a great price)
  • Halloween Drink Labels

My goal for picking our soda bottles was looking for strong colors, flavors the kids would drink and bottle caps that fit the Halloween theme.


Instructions

Once you print your Halloween Labels, it’s very easy to wrap the bottle.

First, you can use scissors to trim off any printer paper that doesn’t have color.

Next take off the existing 2-liter bottle label. If you are not using cardstock, the label will show through the printable paper.

Take your bottle label and wrap it around the bottle. Use hot glue or tape to secure in place.

Then your done. Such easy Halloween party décor and such a fun addition to your tablescape with Halloween party food!

Can I use sticker paper on my Halloween Bottle Labels?

Yes, you can substitute your 8.5 x 14 printer paper for sticker paper (on Amazon) or even for cardstock. Just stick with the legal paper size.

Halloween Drink Labels

Halloween bottle labels include push pin doll, rat, vampire and zombie brew labels. Turn a soda bottle into a tasty Halloween drink – forget the cocktails, add the shocktails!

Truth Serum Halloween Drink Label

Zombie Virus Halloween Drink Label

Vampire Bite Halloween Drink Label

Rat Poison Halloween Drink Label

Halloween Shocktails Bottle Labels for 2-Liter Soda

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Halloween Drink Labels Printable

DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

In addition to printable Halloween labels for drinks, you can make your own Halloween Decorations. DIY projects make very affordable Halloween décor. To make this Halloween Potion Jar Label you need upcycled bottles, spray paint, twine and permanent markers. You likely have many of these craft supply items in your home and anything you don’t have you can find at the dollar store.

DIY Halloween Potion Bottles

Distress the bottle with spray paint and accents.  For another brilliant idea, consider using hot glue to give the bottle texture and 3-d effects. You can paint over the dried glue. Also pull some outside elements like dried moss.

Other supplies to include are glass jars. glitter, cork and more. To finish, label your potion bottles with unique names like witch’s brew, snake venom, snail salvia, dragonfly wings and more.

Read more about how to make this Easy Halloween Potion bottle.

Free Printables for Halloween

We love sharing free printables for Halloween too! One of our favorites is the You’ve Been Boo-ed and We’ve Been Boo-ed printable. It’s such a cute and unique way to spread Halloween fun through the neighborhood.

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I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

  1. Download all your images from this post. Each bottle label has it’s own PDF so you will have four files to download. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, select add files.
  8. Add your four files (Truth Serum PDF, Zombie Virus PDF, Vampire Bite PDF and Rat Poison PDF).
  9. Select upload.
  10. Select done.
  11. Give your job a name.
  12. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be landscape.
  13. Change your media to legal 8.5 x 14.
  14. Select add to cart.
  15. Proceed to checkout. My total was $2.48 for four prints. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  16. Enjoy!


One thing that is true about this website is we love printables. We love to find them, we love to give them! Since you are preparing for Halloween, make sure to save this post to Pinterest – 31 FREE Halloween Printables. Pin to Pinterest on your Halloween Board.

Also look at these Halloween Hacks and Tips – so many creative ideas for your home decor. Pin to your Halloween Pinterest Board.

Take a look at these Boo-tiful Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest on Your Halloween and/or Home Boards.

We had fun with these 31 Inspiring Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest on Your Halloween and/or Home Boards.

Original date of publication: September 1, 2018.

 

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Glamping Tips for the Ultimate Camping Experience

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published date: October 12, 2021
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Love the idea of a relaxing weekend in nature but enjoy the comforts of home? Plan your perfect experience with our best glamping tips, glamping checklist and planning journal!

glamping checklist printable

You’re a camping enthusiast, but you don’t want to be roughing it. The solution? Glamping! Glamping is the newest trend in luxury camping, and it’s taking the world by storm. It combines glamour with a little bit of roughing it to create an experience that can’t be found anywhere else.

In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know before heading out to the great outdoors on your next glamping trip – from what kind of equipment you’ll need to how best to pack for your adventure. We even have a glamping printable to help you plan your perfect trip!

What is glamping?

glamping tips and glamping printables

Glamping is short for “glamorous camping.” It’s a way to have the best of both worlds: explore nature while still feeling like you’re home. Imagine waking up in your luxury tent, hiking through beautiful scenery and then returning back to it at night. Glamping can happen anywhere – from tents on beaches or riverbanks to yurts in forests!

Glamping vs. camping

A camper will be happy with sleeping on the ground without any luxuries whatsoever – while a “glampers,” by comparison, would expect an air mattress at the very least!

Glamping is different from traditional camping in that it’s a more luxurious experience. Often, glampsites will include amenities like fire pits, heated tents and even butlers to help you get settled!

Glamps are always prepared for everything because they know what it takes to create this experience of being out in nature but still feeling like home.

What does glamping mean?

The word “glamp” comes from glamorous campers who would set up their sites with all sorts of amenities that are usually found indoors such as beds, couches and rugs. The world of glamping includes everything from staying in a gorgeous cabin to the perfect glamping tent.

How to pick a glamping tent

If you’re interested in keeping your experience having all of the comforts while still being close with nature, you’ll want a tent that serves your needs. But what should you look for?

Before choosing your tent, think about where you want to go glamping and how much space you need for the items you want to have on hand. Most glamping trips include air mattresses, so take that into consideration as well.

How to go glamping

In our printable glamping packet you’ll have not only glamping ideas, but glamping tips, and plenty of space to make note of everything you need for your ultimate camping experience.

So what makes a glamping trip amazing? Plan your best trip with these glamping tips:

  1. Get a good night’s sleep- Make your sleeping quarters into a luxurious place to relax and get the rest you need. Instead of a sleeping bag, enjoy a comfortable bed and soft bedding.
  2. Eat great food- No hot dogs on a stick will do for your DIY glamping trip! Plan out meals that are delicious and celebrate your mini vacay!
  3. Stay organized- The most important way to make sure things go smoothly is to do the prep work and planning ahead of time with our planning packet that includes a glamping checklist.
  4. Stay entertained- Plan relaxing, fun activities that will help you and you’re camping buddies enjoy nature while also sipping on a nice glass of rose!

Glamping Checklist Printable

glamping checklist

If all of these sound like a lot, you’ll love the 4 page Glamping printable packet that will guide you and help you plan your best trip with easy DIY glamping ideas and a glamping packing list!

Included in the Glamping Printable Bundle

  • Glamping Tips

  • Glamping Checklist

  • Glamping Planner

To get yours, subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

Free Printable Directions

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I hope you enjoyed our best glamping tips and learned how easy it is to combine comfort and adventure. Happy glamping, friends!

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From national parks to backyard camping, whatever your destination, take a look at these Glamping Ideas for the Girls. Pin to Pinterest.

Glamping Ideas and Camping Girls Trip

From traditional to luxury, under the night sky stars or under the fairy nights, these Overnight Camping ideas are for everyone and also include a camping packing list! Pin to Pinterest.

Camping tents, tree houses or glamping accommodations with private bathrooms these Summer Camp Hacks and Tips are perfect for the kids. Pin to Pinterest.



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