With winter break and cold temperatures on the horizon, kids are bound to be going stir-crazy. Get outside for our newest backyard challenge: a winter scavenger hunt. Can you spy these winter wonders on your next park visit?

Join us on our Facebook page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a live video with Great Parks staff. We want you for our Great Outdoor Week scavenger hunt, the Great Parks Hunt! Not sure where to begin? Outreach Manager Sarah is sharing some hints for you to begin your quest in today’s video.

Is that rock you found just a rock or is it a fossil in disguise? Next time you hit the trail, use this guide to help you find fossils from the Ordovician Period.

Need to get your heart pumping? Head over to Embshoff Woods for a challenge on the fitness trail. Equipment is currently closed, but take in the sights with this trail hunt.

Today’s trail hunt has you adventuring in the forest of Woodland Mound. You’ll see many creatures right in their natural habitats – just be careful not to disturb them.

Looking for views of the Ohio River? Take a step off the beaten path next time you’re at Fernbank Park and explore the Sycamore Trail with this trail hunt.

If a peaceful stroll is more your thing, head over to the Great Oaks Trail at Winton Woods for today’s trail hunt.

As we navigate uncertain times, nature remains ever constant. And parks have been an enjoyable getaway. Consider making a wildflower scavenger hunt part of your next outdoor adventure.