Mission

Raising Awareness to the Importance for Kids to Explore the Great Outdoors

Our goal is simple: to help kids and adults reconnect with nature. We want everyone to feel like a kid again—to put down the devices, step outside, and start exploring!

Whether it’s a quiet hike, a trip to a local park, or a scenic kayak adventure, the natural world is full of wonder. Outdoor play—even right in your own backyard—sparks curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for adventure. We also believe in the power of going barefoot to stay grounded and healthy. Kick off your shoes, step outside, and explore your world!

Why should children explore the great outdoors?

Today, children ages 8 to 18 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day on screens for entertainment—adding up to over 1,300 hours every year. Even semi-active kids can easily lose 57 full days a year to electronic devices.

Screen time climbs steadily as children age, jumping from an average of 6 hours a day for younger kids up to 9 hours a day for early teens—far exceeding the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation of keeping recreational screen time under 2 hours per day. While technology has its place—and research shows moderate gaming can actually improve processing speed, focus, and problem-solving skills—balance is key. Replacing excess screen time with outdoor play gives kids room to move, imagine, and grow naturally. Stepping away from devices reclaims lost time and opens the door to real-world adventure!

7.5 +

HOURS/DAY
On Devices

1300 +

HOURS/YEAR
On A Device

57 +

DAY/YEAR
Lost To Electronics

Play Is Important

A thriving childhood hinges on something remarkably simple: play! Through creative, unstructured play, children explore their physical world, build curiosity, and ignite their imaginations. Outdoor play gives kids the freedom to ask questions, solve problems on their own, and fall in love with the natural environment around them.
When kids step outside and swap screens for outdoor adventure, amazing things happen. Regular physical activity builds strong muscles and bones, boosts energy, and improves sleep quality. Feeling the ground beneath their feet—especially when going barefoot—helps children naturally improve balance, posture, and spatial awareness as their feet adapt to uneven terrain. Reducing screen time creates room for real-world surprises—whether that’s climbing a tree, reading under a canopy, or building in the backyard. Simply put, less screen time means more time to exercise mind and body, boosting a child’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Become An Explorer!

Anyone can participate — it’s completely free for you, your family, and your friends. All you need to do is step outside and start exploring!

Share your adventures — when you get back from your outing, share your favorite moments with us using #baresolesexplorers. Want your photos featured on our page? Tag @baresolesexplorers.

Needing adventure ideas? Head over to our Adventuring page for fun, simple ways to get outside and get started today.

Your kids will remember the adventures you went on, not the stuff you bought them. Kids outgrow stuff, they never outgrow adventures.