Republished article from the National Park Foundation National park-loving parents know the dilemma well: even if a child can walk, little legs tend to tire quickly, and a stroller is often essential for extended outings. Luckily, many national parks have trails and paths that make traveling with wheels easy to do. Load up the stroller and get ready to #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque with your young park lovers! THROUGH THE HEART OF MOUNT ...
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In these past few months in quarantine, I have been trying to find ways to keep my boys busy outside the house, all while staying safe. It's helpful to take time for outdoor activities to maintain physical and mental health and get a daily dose of fresh air in. A fun way we are incorporating it all is through "family glamping." Camping in your backyard is a great way to ...
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Hands-On Learning Inspired by Parks Republished article from the National Park Foundation A fully packed backpack. The scent of freshly sharpened pencils. First-day jitters. The annual back to school season conjures up memories and excitement alike for many of us. But learning doesn’t end when we graduate from school. And there’s no better place to continue learning throughout our lives than in our over 400 national parks. Whether it’s learning about the ...
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Republished article from NPF Blog For more than a century, our national parks have given shape to our multi-faceted and multicultural story. The over 400 national parks protected by the National Park Service honor our differences and remind us of everything that we have in common. Parks tell the ever-evolving story of who we are – our heritage and our history, in its struggles and triumphs. National parks are places that ...
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Republished article from the National Park Foundation Covering millions of acres across the country, the over 400 national parks in the National Park System host an amazing array of wildlife. The National Park Service works diligently to protect our natural landscapes, including the millions of animals, fish, and plant life that populate these iconic spaces. Join us in learning about just a small portion of the wildlife that call our parks ...
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Republished article from the National Park Foundation 10 National Parks for Your Coastal Vacation Summer days are meant to be spent by the seashore. The relaxing rhythm of the waves lapping onto the sand. The embrace of the heat radiating from every surface, made bearable by the breeze sweeping in from the water. The boundless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Treat yourself to all this and more at any of the coastal ...
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Put Your 90-Day Free Membership Trial To Good Use Republished article from hikeitbaby.com/blog So you keep hearing about this outdoor group for families and have decided to take the plunge and sign up. Or maybe you have been a member of your local branch’s Facebook group for a while, but you haven’t quite taken the next step to becoming a member of our organization yet. Either way, we are glad that you ...
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Republished article from hikeitbaby.com/blog It’s no secret that our planet needs help. It needs people who will strive to protect and nurture the earth in ways we have failed to do in the past. That’s why here at Hike it Baby, we are striving to raise a generation to love nature and the outdoors. Our children are our future, and teaching them to respect the environment from an early age is ...
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Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation National parks are home to some of our nation’s cutest inhabitants. Mammals, birds, reptiles, and more – of all shapes and sizes – depend on the delicate ecosystems within the National Park System to conserve the circle of life. And if you visit during the right time of year, and trek into the parks at the right time of day, you just might be ...
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Republished article from the National Park Foundation Reason 1,568,345 that we love national parks – there are plenty of ways to enjoy the parks from the great indoors. From family friendly activities to an immersive audio experience, there are a variety of ways you can bring the wonder of our national parks into your home. FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN TAKE A TOUR WITH SESAME STREET Join Elmo, Murray, and park rangers as they explore plants, ...
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