Maverick has explored over 30 national parks, loves discovering wildlife, and inspires other kids to explore and protect our treasures
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Receive Text UpdatesMaverick loves nature because it’s one big adventure. The trees are for climbing, the water is for splashing, and every rock or bug is something new to discover.
Maverick loves the fiercest animals from long ago — roaring dinosaurs and powerful saber-toothed cats.
Maverick’s favorite outdoor activities are digging in the sand and finding the highest thing he can run and jump off. If there’s dirt, adventure, and a place to leap… he’s in his element.
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