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  Remind your child that whoever walks steadily in front and is quietest will see the most animals.

  If you know a little about the trees or flowers, share it with your children, for they readily absorb natural history facts and are so proud about what they have learned. Have them count bundles of pine needles to differentiate between species or find flowers of all colors of the rainbow (just don’t pick them).

 Make children feel proud of their walking abilities. Let children know in advance if you are going on a long walk and tell them that they are very capable of being able to complete it. I rate walks for my 5-year-old daughter by age, not miles, and she proudly rises to the occasion when she realizes that she gets to go on a hike rated above her age.

  Pick a destination with water play.

  Play hide-and-seek along the trail.

  Take walks with other children. Or make it a special occasion to have a one-on-one conversation with your child, instead of interacting only with the adults present.