Archive for 'Outdoors'

Make Your Promise to Play May 18

Posted 13 May 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Outdoors | No Comments

With summer just around the corner, the National Park Trust (NPT) wants you and your kids to get outside and play! National Kids to Parks Day is coming up Saturday, May 18, and families across the country are joining in the movement. So, what is National Kids to Parks Day? It’s a national celebration of [...]

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Find Fiesta fitness at the Wildflower & Tyke Bike Ride

Posted 25 April 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Fiesta Guide, Outdoors, Sports | No Comments

Fiesta offers so many opportunities for food, games, parades, and just general merriment. Did you make it to all the events on your list so far? There’s a chance coming up this weekend to wrap up Fiesta with an active flair that you won’t want to miss. If you’re eager to stretch your legs and [...]

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The Forecast Calls for Play: Get your Guide to Outdoor Fun

Posted 24 April 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Inspiring, Outdoors, What's Left | 1 Comment

Don’t let a bad-weather-day keep your kids from the constructive outdoor play they crave. The National Wildlife Federation has a new guide for parents that everyone needs to see. After 1,000 parents were surveyed, 61% cited that weather was the number one reason their kids do not go outside. Admit it…you’ve probably used that line [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day with events for the whole family

Posted 17 April 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Bargains and Freebies, Outdoors, What's Left | No Comments

Earth Day is coming up Monday, April 22, and with it comes an excellent chance to celebrate nature, enjoy the great outdoors, and show our support for the environment (after all, the earth really does come in handy in our day to day lives). So how does one celebrate Earth Day? San Antonio and the [...]

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I survived the Great White and lived to tell about it

Posted 30 March 2013 | By | Categories: Outdoors, Road Trips, Sponsored, Teens, Travel | 2 Comments

My first big girl roller coaster ride. I feel like I should get some kind of badge or something. One says, “I survived the Great White.” But alas, no sticker for me. Just bragging rights. And it only took me 50 years to get there.

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Meet the Wildside Bloggers

Posted 24 March 2013 | By | Categories: Outdoors, Road Trips, Sponsored, Travel | 5 Comments

  There’s much to be learned in nature. Take the killer whale, for example. It’s the oldest female in the family who gets to rule the roost pool. If she doesn’t want it to happen…well…it just won’t. Granted, she has four tons and very sharp teeth to her advantage, but I like this concept. Very [...]

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Hoppin’ Egg Hunts in San Antonio this weekend

Posted 22 March 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Bargains and Freebies, Outdoors | 2 Comments

Spring has sprung and Easter will be here before you can say ‘bunny hop’. If you’re on a search for the best egg hunts in town, look no further… San Antonio has quite a few to choose from. On land and underwater, the Easter Bunny is keeping busy this weekend. KSLR Easter Egg Hunt Morgan’s [...]

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Sand and Flashlights Make Spring Break Fun at the SA Botanical Garden

Posted 07 March 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Outdoors, What's Left | No Comments

Kickoff Spring Break at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens this weekend with fun events for the whole family. It’s not your typical trip to the garden. They’ve got some adventurous additions to make your experience even more memorable as you get outdoors and enjoy spring in San Antonio. It all starts Friday, March 8, with [...]

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Zilker Kite Festival Takes to the Skies March 3

Posted 26 February 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Outdoors, What's Left | No Comments

Try something out of the ordinary and take to the skies this weekend in Austin at the Zilker Kite Festival on Sunday, March 3. This free family fun event is an Austin favorite, and for all of us down here in San Antonio, it’s just a short trip up I-35 to be transported to a [...]

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SABusyKids Guide to Spring Break Camps: Unique Options

Posted 06 February 2013 | By | Categories: All Ages, Camps, Outdoors, Science, Sports, Spring Break Camp Guide | No Comments

Still looking for an awesome way to spice up Spring Break for your child? Here are some camps that are off the beaten path, offering a different way to capture your child’s attention and keep them entertained and engaged over the break.   Cibolo Nature Center Spring Break Camp Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park [...]