Posts Tagged ‘kids’

Ten Tips for Taking Kids to the Beach

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Explore the Outdoors received 10 GREAT tips from a mom who has averaged 3 trips to the beach each week for the past 8 years. We had to share!

1. Pushing a jogging stroller across the sand is hard. Pushing a regular stroller across the sand that is loaded with beach supplies is nearly impossible. Pulling/dragging strollers backwards works the best. Of even better, figure out a way to leave the stroller in the car!

2. Baby powder works great to sprinkle on kids of all ages who are coated with damp sand. The baby powder absorbs the extra moisture and the sand easily brushes off. The baby powder won’t work if you are dripping wet…but damp it will work perfectly.

3. To keep your water cold and ditch the heavy cooler, freeze your drinks. You can also freeze the CapriSun type juice pouches. Freezing square juice boxes sometimes works — and sometimes it blows out the shape of the box making it hard to drink. You can also freeze grapes. Your drinks will slowly melt in and be cool and ready to sip on when you need a break. If you catch them at the right stage of melting, the juice pouches are like slushies.

4. Ziploc Bags with the zipper work best for keeping sand out of phones and cameras.

5. Forget flip-flops. Instead wear fuzzy socks. It’s actually REALLY hard to walk across dry sand in flops (no traction) and if the hot sand creeps in the sides it can make little toes get hot, fast! Instead, break out those fuzzy winter socks. Fuzzy socks stay on feet and keep out the hot sand as you cross the beach. Bonus tip: if you go to the beach a lot, designate one pair of socks per family member as beach socks, let them dry in the sun after each use and keep them with the sand toys. Fuzzy socks collect A LOT of sand which is not washing machine and dryer friendly. At the end of the season, clean your socks in a bucket of water outside before you even think about throwing them in the machine.

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Fishing in Ohio: Events

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Here are the fishing events that we have scheduled on our calendar. Do you have any to add? If so, comment with the information down below. Be sure to take photos and post them to Explore the Outdoors’ Facebook page!

CENTRAL EVENTS:

June 11 | Family Fishing at Creekside: Creekside Park (123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH) at 10am. Join us on Saturday mornings for family fishing on the creek! We will provide all bait and tackle as well as an activity for the whole family to enjoy! Gahanna Residents-free; non residents-$5 per person.

June 18 | Youth Fishing Derby:  Delaware – June 18 at the Marina Pond. Sessions start at 9, 10 & 11 AM Tackle, bait, poles & refreshments provided. (740) 548-4631.

June 18 | Passport to Fishing: Dillon – June 18, 10 AM at the beach. Fishing fun for kids. For more info call (740) 453-4377.

June 18 | Young Anglers Fishing Derby: Findley – June 18, 10 AM – Noon at the picnic point shelter. Get tips on bait, tackle & fish ID. For more info call (440) 647-5749.

June 19 | Father’s Day Fishing: Sharon Woods Metro Park from 11am-1pm. Bring your dad or grandpa and enjoy fishing at the lake. Poles and some bait provided. Ages 15 and under and 60 or older may fish. Meet at the Schrock Lake West Bulletin Board www.metroparks.net

July 24 | Passport to Fishing: Three Creeks Park Sunday, July 24 from 1-3 p.m. (3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH) Space is limited.  Must pre-register (www.metroparks.net). Ages 7-15. Learn about fish habitat, knots, casting and fishing tips, while completing the Division of Wildlife’s Passport to Fishing program.

August 16 | Gone Fishing: Three Creeks Park at 6:30 p.m. (3860 Bixby Road, Groveport, OH) Ages 15 and under. Get fishing and casting tips from the naturalist, and then try to catch a big one in Turtle Pond.

NE EVENTS:

June 4 | Youth Fishing Derby: Lake Milton – June 4, 10:30 AM – 2 PM at the Meshel picnic area. For kids 15 & under. (330) 654-4989.

June 4 | Youth Fishing Derby: Quail Hollow – June 4, 9 AM – Noon at the Shady Lane pond. For kids  14 & under. (330) 877-6652.

June 11 | Pep Tamargo Memorial Kids Fishing Derby: Sponsored by the Berkley Fishing Team at Sippo Lake Park For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

June 11 | Cook’s Lagoon Derby: In Canton, OH. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

August 13 | Sandy & Beaver Canal Days Festival Derby: in Magnolia at Whitacre Greer Park pond near Magnolia. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

September 10 | Bob Meister Memorial Special Needs Derby: At Sippo Lake. For information on other Stark Park events and facilities visit www.StarkParks.com.

NW EVENTS:

June 18 | Kids Fishing Tournament: Van Buren – June 18, 10 AM – Noon at the west end, near the dam. For kids ages 4-15. For more info call (419) 832-7662.

July 16 | Kids’ Big Fish Contest: Mary Jane Thurston – July 16, 10 AM – Noon at the day use lodge. For kids ages 4-15. For more info call (419) 832-7662.

SW EVENTS:

June 11 | Kids Fishing Derby: Sycamore – June 11, 10 AM – 1 PM, for kids 15 & under. Some bait & tackle provided. (513) 523-6347 or (937) 854-4452.

SE EVENTS:

June 4 | Youth Fishing Derby: Jackson Lake – June 4, 9 AM – Noon at the Iron Furnace shelter. For kids 15 & under. (740) 682-6197.

June 11 | Youth Fishing Derby: Lake Alma – June 11, 9-11 AM at the camp office. For kids 15 & under. (740) 384-3345.

July 16 | Youth Fishing Derby: Jackson Lake – July 16, 9 AM – 1 PM at the Iron Furnace shelter. For kids 15 & under. For more info call (740) 682-6197.

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