I took a deep breath, looked at what we do have at our disposal. Right now, for many people in urban areas, getting outside while being safe can be a bit challenging, particularly because we all like to go outside to the same places. It’s not like we can simply turn to our backyard…we don’t have one! We live in a townhome. How in the world were we going to get the kids outside while social distancing in a huge city? All the places we enjoy going (National Parks, the beach, local parks, etc.) are always full of people. Social distancing in a cityįor a moment I went into panic mode. Then, things regarding health and safety escalated and our plans were set aside. I had full intentions of loading the kids up to go rock climbing to get away from it all. Joshua Tree National Park immediately popped into mind. When schools were canceled for multiple weeks I quickly went to work planning where we could go exploring with the kids. However, in the blink of an eye, like the rest of the country, our plans were quickly thwarted due to COVID-19. This spring was supposed to be full of travel and adventure for our family. Today, we have Desirée Macke, Southern California mom of 2 here sharing 10 ways to get outside while being socially distant in a city. However, there are still things you can do outside as a family that keep your distance from others and give your kids the chance to burn off some of that energy. Particularly those who live in a city and may not have close access to wide open (and remote/unpopulated areas). However, outdoor social distancing may not be easy for everyone. If you have access to the great outdoors and time to spend, by all means, we hope you take advantage of it.

But only if that’s a safe and viable option. While it’s probably no surprise to anyone reading this website, we HIGHLY recommend getting outside and into nature with your kids.

With social distancing firmly in place and schools being closed for the foreseeable future, parents all across the country are trying to figure out what to do with your kids.

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