Last weekend we took the short drive to Yellowstone National Park. Since we would be biking in the park (and thus the kids would be sitting in a trailer or bike seat) we decided we needed to get the boys out and moving before the ride. (I wrote about our bike ride to Lone Star Geyser last week)

The Boiling River is a hot spring that flows into the Gardner River near the north entrance to Yellowstone. The Boiling River itself is way too hot to get into, but where it mixes with cold river water, it's perfect.

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This is a guest post from the folks at Play Outdoors. Check out their Campfire Blog for great articles about getting kids outside and having fun.

Whether it is a mid-winter blizzard, a full moon summer night, or a crisp spring morning, each day of the year offers a new opportunity for an outdoor family adventure.

Discover ideas for outdoor activities that can get you and your kids outside and learning about the natural world around us, whether away on a week long trip in the woods, or with a spare hour at home in the city. Incorporating nature-based activities every day can be easy, and will certainly be fun:

• Hiking & Camping
• Waterfront Activities
• Out & About
• Backyard Fun
• Snow

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