Turn Your Family Nature Walks Into An Adventurous Quiz Show
Why not make your walk more exciting with some trivia games to enhance the experience?
Sean Kelly · about 2 months ago
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There’s almost nothing better on a fall day than getting outside as a family and going on a hike. Most of the time, just looking at the sights and exploring the world around you is all you need to have a good time. But why not make it more exciting with some trivia games to enhance the experience for everyone?
Let’s break down a few fun trivia games the whole family can play together to make your next nature walk the best one yet.
Let’s Talk About Science
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Science is all around us — in nature, in the food we eat, and even in who we are as humans. Exploring the world around you isn’t just about looking at the view from on a mountain or along a trail. Ask each other some questions about your surroundings, and you’ll see everything in a whole new way.
Science Trivia Questions:
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What is the process of photosynthesis?
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How far away are we from the sun?
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Where do rainbows come from?
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Which comes first: thunder or lightning? Why?
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What are the three main types of rocks?
Name That Tune
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Another fun trivia game to try out on a long walk is a musical one — Name That Tune! Either bring along a phone with a pre-planned playlist, or try singing songs to each other. Play a few seconds of the beginning of a popular song and give everyone the chance to guess what it is. There’s nothing better than finding a new favorite song, and don’t worry if mom and dad don’t know the new stuff. It’s probably more fun to see them get confused by your favorite songs anyway!
Sports Trivia Is A Home Run
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Are you more of a sports family? Want to stump your parents on baseball knowledge? Get a sports trivia game going while you hike or walk along the scenic outdoors!
Sports Trivia Questions:
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Which baseball legend was nicknamed the Great Bambino?
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Which two football teams are tied for the most Super Bowl wins?
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What are the names of two sisters who are arguably the best athletes to ever play tennis?
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How many playoff points does basketball icon Michael Jordan have?
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What is the name of the golfer who’s won the most Masters tournaments?
Presidential Fun
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Are you a family of history lovers? Try a presidential trivia game! Sometimes it’s fun to try and name every president in chronological order, but other times it can be just as intriguing to ask mom and dad about some historical facts to see what they know and don’t know.
Presidential Trivia Questions:
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Who was America’s 16th President, and what was he best known for?
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How many electoral votes does a candidate need to be elected President?
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Who was our country’s first African American President?
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What is an executive order?
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What is the name of the room in the White House where the President works?
Get To Know Each Other Better
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Of course, there’s no better way to bond with your family than getting to know them better. Take turns asking questions about yourself that only family would know. Give everyone a turn, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how much your family may or may not know about one another. What’s your favorite color? Favorite move? Least favorite food? It’s a fun way to see who knows you best!
Animal Lovers, Unite
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Some families love animals of all kinds, so try turning your nature walk into an animal trivia trip! Animal lovers are known for their passionate knowledge of their favorite species, and it’s always fun to learn about all the different kinds of animals that we share the planet with.
Animal Trivia Questions:
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What animal has the longest life span of all?
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What are babies of kangaroos known as?
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Which family of animals are snakes part of?
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What is the fastest flying bird on the planet?
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What is the name of the largest type of cat in the feline family?
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