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Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Go

Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Good question! Research shows the active child will average around 1300 hours each year in front of a computer, cellphone, television or electronic device. We want to encourage children to get outdoors; to run, play, and use their imagination. Immerse themselves in #adventure - explore #nature, play at the park, visit a museum, build a sand castle, investigate a historic fort - all stimulating their creative minds!

#whybarefoot? It's two fold. First, it's a great conversation starter. Since #barefeet on a trail, at the park or in a museum is uncommon, someone is sure to ask why. Starting a conversation with a stranger gives us a chance to share these statictics and share why getting offline and getting outdoors is so important to expanding a young childs mind, encouraging their curiosity, and growing their imagination. Second, #goingbarefoot is healthy, reduces stress, and strengthens even our adult body. Yes, #grounding and #earthing sound crazy - but new scientific studies validate long held beliefs in its benefits. So it offers a win-win!

Will you help us? It's simple. First, share these and other statistics about the benefits of leaving the screen at home and getting outdoors. You can find these on our site, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and other research based organizations. Second, take a barefoot adventure and share it with the tag #baresolesexplorer or tag us @baresolesexplorer.

#adventure continued. The zoo also has a natural h

#adventure continued. The zoo also has a natural history museum included with admission. I'm not sure my #barefeet match up to the size of these wild creatures.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure First trip for the little one to the zo

#adventure First trip for the little one to the zoo. He had quite the adventure.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure History is a passion for us, and visiti

#adventure History is a passion for us, and visiting historical sites is a most. This summer we visited Fort Pickens. Construction started in May 1829, #fortpickens was not completed until October 1834. Now a museum, you can take the self guided tour of the fort and explorer it's many hallways. The worn brick floors offer a relaxing #barefoot feel while exploring the site.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure A local winery, Morgan Creek Winery, ho

#adventure A local winery, Morgan Creek Winery, hosts an annual grape stomp with live music, wine tasting, barbeque, and yes #grapestomping. It's a family friendly event where you even get to make your own commemorative purple footprint poster. Sadly this years was cancelled, but we did get to attend last year and are looking forward to next year.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure with the family at Tannehill State Park

#adventure with the family at Tannehill State Park this past weekend. The stroller and my arms got quite the workout visiting the craft cabins, blacksmith shop, grist mill and around the park. We did share the pushing job! #tannehillironworkshistoricalstatepark is home to a civil war errea #blastfurnace, museum, picnicing, camping, RVing, and hiking trails. It's a full day of things to do.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure #goofygolf at the beach! When were at t

#adventure #goofygolf at the beach! When were at the beach, we always play #minigolf and yes I always play #barefoot. Luckily, no one seems to mind. I think it improves my putting skill; though others might not agree!

Challenge: Next time you're playing minigolf - try going barefoot! Share your experience with #baresolesexplorer, we're interested in your experience.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure Enjoyed the #outdoors with a shorter 2-

#adventure Enjoyed the #outdoors with a shorter 2-mile #hike at the Cahaba River Park a few days ago with family and friends. While hiking someone ask "don't your feet get really dirty?" Truth is, they usually aren't too bad. The benefits of #grounding and #earthing well out way a quick scrubbing when we get home! If you haven't tried #barefoothiking, go for it. And invite family and friends to enjoy in too.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure We love getting everyone out of the hou

#adventure We love getting everyone out of the house. Last weekend we #explored Cheaha State Park and did a little #barefoothiking to the Cheaha Falls. Trying for the bigfoot pose at the top of the #mountain.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure #barefoothiking is a great way to #geto

#adventure #barefoothiking is a great way to #getoutdoors, reduce #screentime, relieve stress, and #groundyourself. You can #experiencenature first hand, search for geocaches, photograph unique plants, or just #walkquietly through a wooded forest. Start with shorter #hikes until your feet adjust to the new sensations, then expand your hikes to longer distances and rougher terrian.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #optoutdoors

#adventure We love lighthouses! The #view from the

#adventure We love lighthouses! The #view from the top are breath-taking. Over the years we've seen most along the #florida and Atlantic coast. If you're visiting, most have a minumum height requirement and some require closed toe shoes. At the #pensacolalighthouseandmuseum you can leave your #flipflops at the bottom and climb #barefoot. Its one of the best maintained and interesting ones to visit.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #optoutside #pensacolalighthouse #climbingthelighthouse

#adventure When you can't get ourdoors, a #naturep

#adventure When you can't get ourdoors, a #naturepark or #naturemuseum is our favorite rainy day adventure. It's a fun way to learn about fish, #snakes, birds, and other creatures of the wild. Most have fun interactive exhibits - some even offer hands on experiences.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #optoutside

#quicktrip Sonic Drive-In is a favorite #roadtrip

#quicktrip Sonic Drive-In is a favorite #roadtrip break. #barefootfriendly and #kidfriendly; it's a refreshing break between adventures. #summerfun

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors

#adventure Finally had the time to do some hiking

#adventure Finally had the time to do some hiking this past Sunday, barefoot of course! The trails at #shoalcreekmontevallo run through what was once pasture land, now being reclaimed by #nature. While hiking I began to realized how many different #textures and #terrains you encounter and thought I’d capture it! Nothing like relaxing and #grounding to get ready for a new week.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we’re doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #exploretjegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside #barefoothiking #earthing #montevalloalabama #hiking

Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Go

Why are we sharing these #barefoot #adventures? Good question! Research shows the active child will average around 1300 hours each year in front of a computer, cellphone, television or electronic device. We want to encourage children to get outdoors; to run, play, and use their imagination. Immerse themselves in #adventure - explore #nature, play at the park, visit a museum, build a sand castle, investigate a historic fort - all stimulating their creative minds!

#whybarefoot? It's two fold. First, it's a great conversation starter. Since #barefeet on a trail, at the park or in a museum is uncommon, someone is sure to ask why. Starting a conversation with a stranger gives us a chance to share these statictics and share why getting offline and getting outdoors is so important to expanding a young childs mind, encouraging their curiosity, and growing their imagination. Second, #goingbarefoot is healthy, reduces stress, and strengthens even our adult body. Yes, #grounding and #earthing sound crazy - but new scientific studies validate long held beliefs in its benefits. So it offers a win-win!

Will you help us? It's simple. First, share these and other statistics about the benefits of leaving the screen at home and getting outdoors. You can find these on our site, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and other research based organizations. Second, take a barefoot adventure and share it with the tag #baresolesexplorer or tag us @baresolesexplorer.

#adventure Dismals Canyon in Phil Champbell, Alaba

#adventure Dismals Canyon in Phil Champbell, Alabama shows #glowworms found in only a few places worldwide. In our adventure, we enjoyed a somewhat muddy #barefoothike in the cool, wooded canyon, cooled off in the creek and photographed multiple unique #rockformations. #dismalscanyon is a great #roadtrip destination for you and/or your family.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside #barefoothiking

#adventure You can #screen a little while taking i

#adventure You can #screen a little while taking in the great outdoors. #pokemongo is a fun #familyactivity that gets the kids outdoors with little fuss. Your local #botanticalgardens is filled with Pokestops for you to explore. And its a great #barefoot acitivity for the family. Share your adventures with the hashtag #baresolesexplorer so we can see you current adventures.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors

#adventure Nothing is more relaxing than #hikingba

#adventure Nothing is more relaxing than #hikingbarefoot to an out of the way #scenicoverlook to gaze upon the world. If you haven't tried #barefoothiking, we recommend giving it a try. Begin slow - with a short hike on sandy ground. The more you #hike barefoot, the further you'll be able to go and the rougher terrian you'll be able to #walk. #giveitatry

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors

#adventure Experiencing #history first hand is one

#adventure Experiencing #history first hand is one of our favorite #roadtrip destinations. From #forts to lighthouses, there is so much to be learned - #expandingourknowledge. Do a search, and you find many #historical places near your home. Nothing makes for a better weekend trip.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

#adventure Hiking and roadtrips are two of our fav

#adventure Hiking and roadtrips are two of our favorite #getoutside activities. #barefoothiking ranks at the top of the hiking list. Exploring #barefoot help relieve stress, refocus our minds, and relax our bodies. Its simple to get started - find a short, level, less rocky trail near your home - take off your shoes - and enjoy the #hike. Start slow and short, then work your way up to longer and rougher terrian. You'll soon find you only hike barefoot.

#whybarefoot visit our site to learn about the mission and why we're doing things barefoot! #baresolesexplorer #explorethegreatoutdoors #gobarefoot #getkidsoutdoors #getoutdoors #optoutdoors #optoutside

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