Parker can be a great activity for children, but the greatest physical, mental, and spiritual benefits come from kids playing in nature. Click below for suggestions of ways you and your child(ren) can spend memorable time together on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

1) Leaf Track Tracing Activity

When we walk in the forest, we leave tracks showing we were there. Even though trees can't walk, they leave tracks too. One tree track is from its leaves. In the fall and winter, many trees drop a trace of their presence that we can all see—leaves. Leaves are great for piling up and jumping in, feeding your garden, and for creating a chance for you and your child to have some fun and get outside. This is a great activity to do in the fall when the leaves are starting to fall, but it can be done anytime of year.

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