Outdoor Christmas

Santa loves to give gifts that get kids outside. How do we know?

Anyone who lives at the North Pole, raises reindeer, and flies around the world with the top down has to be a nature lover. So, go ahead and put that tent, fishing pole, binoculars or compound bow on your Christmas list. Other great outdoor gear such as a headlamp, butterfly net or compass cost $20 or less. After all, the best toys aren’t powered by batteries, they’re fueled by imagination.

Looking for a great gift for mom or dad? Make up a coupon to take them fishing, canoeing or camping!

• A compass can take you anywhere you want to go.
• Catch those butterflies that flutter by with a butterfly net.
• Jot down the sights and sounds of your next outdoor adventure in a nature journal.
• Don’t let sundown slow you down. Explore more even after lights out with a headlamp.
• Binoculars are like eagle eyes. They help you spot tiny or far away animals.
• A bag of birdseed helps you create a paradise for wildlife in your own backyard.
• Nature guides can help you identify any critter that slithers, flitters or skitters. Visit the Conservation Department's Nature Shop for a great selection.
• Use a compound bow to bulls-eye a target or a turkey.
• It’s cold now, but fishing will heat up soon. Put a fishing pole on your list to make sure your ready.
• Get to know your buggy neighbors with a bug box.
• Camping out in a tent is tons of fun whether in your backyard or the back of beyond.