Best of Summit...do you love W+F?
We've been nominated for 3 Best of Summit categories, can you spare a minute to vote for us! Plus - family trail day highlights!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Family Trail Day on the Fairy Trail
Join Friends of the Dillon Ranger District for Family Trail Day on the Fairy Trail in Silverthorne! July 30th from 9a - 11:30a!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jun 28
- 1 min
Hut Trippin' with Kids!
If planning a hut trip with your kids sounds like fun, but also a ton of work, check out this kid friendly hut trip...and W+F holiday hours!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jun 7
- 2 min
The fairies are coming...
The fairy trail is coming back to Silverthorne this week!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
The Kid Who Hiked 2,100 Miles
He hiked 2,100 miles...how can you get your kids on the trail for 2?
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Michelle Flickinger
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Upcoming Kid Friendly Events!
There is so much to do with the kiddos here in Summit County during August and September. Check out all these kid friendly events!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jul 20, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome to the Fairy Trail! PLUS: Baby Bird Art
The fairy trail is here in Silverthorne! Stop by and enjoy a short hike, check out the magical fairies, and maybe play on the playground!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Why a picnic is your best friend
Do you picnic? We all know that food is the key to a good experience with kiddos - here is how to jump on the picnic train.
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
Leave No Trace and your Little Collector :)
How do you practice "leave no trace" when your kid likes to collect EVERYTHING on the trail? Here are some ideas to reign in your collector!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Summit County Hike - Mesa Cortina
Grab your water and snacks and venture out on this moderate, kid friendly hike in Silverthorne, Colorado!
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Michelle Flickinger
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
Collecting for a Cause
A clean-up walk is a great way to get outside with the kiddos - and volunteer in your community. We have all the info on Town Clean-up week!
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Michelle Flickinger
- May 4, 2021
- 2 min
Au Naturale Mother's Day
Here are some nature-based ideas for ways you and your kids can celebrate Mother's Day! Plus - a free paper flower craft at Wild and Free!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Apr 27, 2021
- 2 min
Planning Summer Road Trips
A great way to plan road trips for the summer is to seek out drive-able events! Bike rides, trail runs, triathlons, music festivals...
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Michelle Flickinger
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
NEW Summit County Naturalist Website!
What are the Life Zones here in Summit County? Learn about this and so much more on the new Naturalist Information page from the FDRD.
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Michelle Flickinger
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Winter Hiking with Kids
You really should consider hiking in the winter - with the right gear (and attitude), it can be a total blast for you and your kids!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jan 25, 2021
- 1 min
#getoutside Challenge
Here is some info on our #getoutside challenge!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
Living Close to Nature With Your Kids
Friluftsliv is the Scandinavian word for "living close to nature" or "open air living" - here's how to embrace the outside life this winter.
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Michelle Flickinger
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Why is it quiet when it snows?
Have you ever wondered why it is so quiet when it snows? Turns out, there is some science between the peacefulness of a snowfall.
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Michelle Flickinger
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Winter Activity - Decorating Trees Outside
Looking for a fun activity to get the kids outside? Check out these ideas for decorating trees in nature!
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Michelle Flickinger
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
How do you talk about winter?
One of the things I thought about when I laced up for my pre-dawn, snowy run this morning, was the mindset towards winter in our family....
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