DENVER — What is the holy grail of holiday gifts parents can give to their children? A gift that is low-to-no cost and gets kids outdoors.

As the parent of a young child, I came across just such a gift and wanted to share it with you.

Generation Wild is part of the state-funded Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), which aims to show kids and families the benefit of outdoor play. The gift idea they just launched is a series of certificates parents can print out, to give the child outdoor play.

There is a list of activities to choose from. One is an epic snowball fight. Another is a hot cocoa picnic. My favorite on the list is an outdoor "Yes" day. The grownup has to say "yes" to whatever outdoor activity the child wants to do.

"We've put together some easy, simple ideas — some that are rea

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