Rivulet

One of the simplest, yet very fun, things to do as a youth is to learn to skip rocks.

I still love it. I wish I were doing it now. I love searching the shoreline for the flattest rock, holding it just right, and then letting it fly. Skipping once, twice, thrice, maybe even skimming along the top of the water for a while. Skipping rocks may be my first introduction into the wonders of physics.

My favorite place to skip rocks is on little creeks or narrow rivers. Then it becomes a challenge to skip the rock to the other shore. It's a great game you can play. Also easy enough to turn into a drinking game if you are camping.

Come to think of it, a lot of my favorite outdoor activities inolve throwing things. Skipping rocks, tossing a frisbee, throwing bottlerockets. All great lessons in science, all great fun.

I really wish it weren't still cold here.