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, eco-friendly picnics
  
• Getting active
  

Family hikes are a great way to stay 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 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
• healthy snacks, including energy bars, power-packed cookies and low-fat muffins

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Fall Picnic Welcome autumn in all it's colorful splendor with a fall picnic!

Winter Picnic How to plan a winter picnic. Plus! Gourmet hot chocolate recipes and other hot drinks to warm your soul.

Sandwiches, Recipes for Your Next Picnic Sandwiches - a picnic staple. Featuring attention-grabbing sandwich recipes for picnics and hikes.

Perfect Picnic Salad Recipes These picnic salad recipes are guaranteed to travel well - plus suggestions to turn them from a side salad into a main meal!

Healthy Snacks Healthy snacks for a healthy picnic! Including muffins, cookies and energy bars.

Bread Recipes Healthful bread recipes using your bread machine - perfect for picnic sandwiches!

Healthy Eating Tips for Picnics and Hikes Keep yourself energized with healthy eating and baking tips for your picnics and hikes.

Picnic Food Safety Picnic food safety, the most essential part of your picnic plan!

Picnic Safety Important tips on picnic safety for an enjoyable day outdoors.

Picnic Checklist Did you remember everything? Use this picnic checklist before you head out!

Outdoor Games for Kids Outdoor games for kids, including water games, beach games and fun frisbee games.

Picnic Ideas We have lots of picnic ideas ranging from Teddy bear Picnics to Mother/Father's Day picnics, Canada Day picnics and more!

Eco-Friendly Green Picnics Enjoy eco-friendly, green picnics and lessen your impact on the environment.

Mosquito Repellent - How to Repel Insects Mosquito repellent methods - How to repel insects so they don't ruin your picnic day!

Hiking with Kids - Family Hiking made Easy Hiking with kids - family hiking made easy. Tips on kids hiking gear and kids hiking safety.

Hiking Gear Tips on how to choose the right hiking gear for the best possible outdoor experience.

Hiking Boots, Shoes and Sandals Choosing the right hiking boots may be the most important decision you make for your outdoor adventures.

Hiking Safety Tips Hiking Safety tips, including the Hug A Tree and Survive program - emergency plans for all picnics and hikes.

Alberta picnic sites Discover beautiful Alberta picnic sites and walking trails.

A Delectable Picnic A delectable picnic - A definition from The Positive Dictionary. Words that encompass the many facets of a picnic in nature.

The Picnic Trip Blog The picnic blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to the healthy-picnic web site, including new trips and photo albums.

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Links Here are some links to other helpful resources that are dedicated to healthy living.