What can be more refreshing than time spent outdoors with healthy picnics and family hikes? Enjoy eating wholesome food spiced with a little fresh air and sunshine. Introduce your children to the love of the great outdoors with a family walk. Or let loose! Play a few wild and wacky outdoor kids games.

Picnic planning can be a fun and easy task; and they provide you with the opportunity to build bonds between families, friends, teams and even co-workers.

Planning for the perfect outdoor eating adventure includes:

• Healthy picnic recipes
  
• Food safety tips
  
• Healthful eating tips
  
• Special occasion picnic ideas
  
• Keeping your world healthy - green, litterless picnics
  
• Getting active
  

A family hiking together stays fit together! Nurture those bonds between you and your children and the great outdoors. Exploring nature aids in your child's mental and physical development, and it builds respect for the natural environment.

We'll give you lots of tips on how to:

• Successfully hike with children
  
• Educate and equip yourself with hiking gear
  
• Choose the proper hiking footwear for a blister-free day
  
• Be prepared for any outdoor emergency with hiking safety tips
  
• Find local Alberta picnic sites and walking trails

Healthy picnics also include hearty food to keep everyone energized!

Check out these healthy picnic recipes:

• wholesome sandwiches - a picnic staple!
• whole-grain breads and rolls made in the bread machine
• wilt-free picnic salads that are guaranteed to travel well
• energy-filled bars for your hikes
• Mmm, Mmm good power-packed cookies
• high fibre, low-fat muffins

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