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Head Outside at Night for Some Flashlight Fun
Summer nights are a great time for fun! Bedtimes might get pushed back, the heat cools off and there are fantastic evening sights and...
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Want Wildlife in Your Yard? Just Add Water
A habitat is where an animal lives. So many different types of habitats exist in our world — forests, deserts, lakes and more. Even with...
Jul 18, 20233 min read


When Rain Falls, It's Time To Get Out and Dance
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Green The author of this quote is...
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Magnify Your World on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
When you go outside, what do you see? A tree, a pond, the sun … all big things. But do you ever stop to look at the little, itty, bitty...
May 30, 20232 min read


Get Outside and Take a Closer Look With Binoculars
High in the sky or deep in the trees you see a flutter of activity. Who’s flying? A shape flits from branch to branch or scampers up the...
Apr 28, 20232 min read


Get Outside and Enjoy the Later Sunsets
On March 1, the sun set at about 5:42 pm. Then on March 12, daylight saving time begins. We will spring forward one hour, and the sun...
Mar 10, 20232 min read


Winter Is the Season for Waterfowl
When it's a cold, gray day, we’re forced to stay inside. But why? In fact, it’s a perfect day to check out geese, ducks and other water...
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Bundle Up and Wish Upon A Shooting Star This Month
There are about 30 annual meteor shower events that can be seen by earthlings. Some are best viewed in the Southern Hemisphere, and some...
Dec 8, 20223 min read


Have Some Post-Halloween Fun With Your Pumpkins
Halloween is over, so now what do you do with your pumpkin? Don’t toss it in the garbage. Give it a second life with November pumpkin...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Make Some Time for Zen During Busy Fall Season
September is a busy month! School is back in session, sports and activities have returned full swing and with the sun setting sooner it...
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Go Barefoot To Celebrate Your Feet and All They Do
Aug. 17 is National I LOVE My Feet Day. Who knew? Now that you do, go outside and experience the world through your feet! Walk around...
Aug 12, 20222 min read


Dig This: Go Ahead and Get Dirty By Digging in the Dirt
Summer is the perfect time to get dirty! Find a big patch of dirt and dig in! Feel the dirt between your fingers! How would you describe...
Jul 12, 20222 min read


Let the Magic of the Night Sky Dazzle You
On June 21, we will celebrate the longest day of the year, also known as the first day of summer! But there is even more reason to...
Jun 10, 20223 min read


How Does Your Garden Grow? With A Little Love and Care
Spring is in full force, and now is the time to see life burst out before our eyes. Take some time to see the changes happening around...
May 17, 20223 min read


Do Some Spring Cleaning Outdoors By Pliking
It’s finally spring outside, and you can start to see the signs all around you. Go for a stroll and look for trees beginning to bud,...
Apr 5, 20222 min read


You Don't Need a Bowling Alley for Bowling Fun
Oh no, winter is almost over! Take advantage of the freezing temperatures while they last. Head outside and play a game of bowling. You...
Feb 15, 20222 min read


Harness the Power of Snowshoes This Winter
The best winter days are the ones right after a good snowstorm, when the white, powdery snow is stacked high on the frozen ground and...
Jan 14, 20223 min read


Bundle Up And Explore The Night Sky
Winter may mean less hours of daylight, but that isn’t all bad. It gives us more time to enjoy the night sky. And there are so many...
Dec 17, 20213 min read


November Is Perfect For Hiking, So What Are You Waiting For?
November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, so we here at Willy’s Wilderness say go take a hike. November is the perfect time of year to...
Nov 9, 20213 min read


Stir Up Some Outdoor Fun With Homemade Potions
Getting outside in October is easy to do, with all the pumpkin patches, corn mazes, fall color hikes and more. Here is one activity you...
Oct 12, 20212 min read
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