PATH Outdoor Explorer Pack

The goal of the PATH Outdoor Explorer Packs is to create a fun, semi-structured outdoor learning experience for families that involves physical movement outdoors through multiple disciplines. The PATH Outdoor Explorer Packs feature nature and outdoor-based activities that are fun and educational for all ages! Meet a tree, try your hand at finding your way, get on a bug’s level…all while learning more about North Carolina’s natural world.

These packs provide a new experience for visitors to NC DNCR sites, while also promoting the PATH (Parks and Trails for Health) initiative. PATH connects people to parks, historic sites, and other outdoor spaces by promoting physical activity, fostering society’s understanding and appreciation for the life-sustaining role of parks and natural areas, and help people lead healthier and happier lives through North Carolina’s natural and cultural treasures.

*Availability of the packs will vary depending on locations and hours of operation. 

Each pack contains:

  • A branded PATH tote bag
  • A pedometer
  • A North Carolina nature set (wildlife, birds, trees, and wildflowers)
  • A magnifying glass
  • A compass glued to a clipboard
  • A cloth measuring tape
  • A Tree Quest Fundana
  • Various books (titles include “Thirteen Moons on Turtles Back,” “Poetry for Kids: Carl Sandburg,” “Ruby’s Birds,” “Where’s Rodney?” “Where are you from?” and “Hiking Day”)

 

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