The general population has shifted away from rural settings to metropolitan areas and now over 80% of Americans live in cities. Through exploration of the forests and parks right in their neighborhoods, people can still feel connected to nature and ultimately create a lifelong interest in spending time in nature. There are many benefits to spending time in nature:

• Time spent in nature gives children the ability to explore and engage in unstructured and adventurous play, instilling in them a love for nature and an understanding of their role in protecting it.
• It also gives families a place where they can break free from their daily routine, unplug, and re-connect with each other.