In an interview with Men’s Health, Connie Magnuson, Ph.D., director of recreation, park and leisure studies in the School of Kinesiology, offered many tips on how to start bringing children on adventures from a young age. From hiking to riding river rapids, Magnuson suggests starting young, picking the difficulty appropriate for the child’s age and ability, and encouraging children along the way.

The article, titled “7 Adventures to Do With Your Kids – Safely,” features seven activities to do with your children and offers both easy and more difficult options.