Wylde lives up to his name, hiking since 10 days old, chasing bugs, collecting sticks, and loving every wild adventure.
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Receive Text UpdatesWylde approaches nature as his infinite playground. Memorized by the endless wonders and shapes of sticks that instantly become his sword. Exploring waterfalls and looking at bugs, so far ladybugs are his favorite. He has hiked with his mama now up to 5.5 miles, with a lot of snack pit-stops on the way!
Wylde's favorite animal is Triceratops, because it's horns are big and strong. (PS still haven't told him they are extinct)
Kayaking, Identifying and claiming unusual sticks, feeding our local (friendly trained) squirrel "Fredrick", helping keep trails clean of litter, splashing in creeks, and running sometimes too fast down hiking trails.
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