Love nature? Then get prepped for a summer outside, and head to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum on May 7 for Wilderness Family Day, held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Young outdoor explorers will have a chance to craft their own play binoculars for summer bird watching and create a nature journal to document for all those fun walks on the trails. The kiddos will also be able to try their luck at dry land “fishing” and take nature home in a clay tile impression. Academy Sports + Outdoors will also be on hand with all the items needed to have a successful outdoor adventure or family camping trip! And what is camping without s’mores? Guests will be able to gather around the campfire and enjoys these nostalgic outdoor treats.

“In the past, railroads played a huge role in conquering the wilderness in this country,” said Museum Director, Stephanie Long. “With summer just around the corner, we’re getting our families ready to take on the outdoors and do a little wilderness conquering of their own!”

The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum hosts a Free Family Day event on the first Saturday of each month. Attendance to the event is free. Regular admission charges apply to view the rest of the museum.

The museum is located in the Santa Fe Depot at 315 West Avenue B in downtown Temple. The museum is open 10am – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday.

For more information about this and upcoming Family Days at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, call 254.298.5172 or visit www.rrhm.org.