Generally, exploring and discovery is enough for kids, but sometimes even they can grow bored with that and become restless. Remember that they naturally have shorter attention spans than adults.
Fortunately, there are lots of tried and true activities you can do on the trail that’ll keep kids from getting bored. Among them is Catch Falling Leaves.
This is a great activity during rest stops on autumn hikes. See how many falling leaves can be caught, either with hands or a cap.
Materials: None needed
Ages: 4 and up
Learn about more than a hundred other hiking diversions for kids in Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities.