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 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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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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Family-Friendly National Parks Can Educate and Entertain Kids With Boundless Imaginations Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation All kinds of benefits come with getting your kids outdoors. Being outside provides an outlet for limitless energy and feeds ravenous curiosity, and studies have shown it may even improve performance in school. Yet by at least one estimate, children today spend only half as much time in unstructured outdoor activity as their parents ...
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What do you even need for a second baby? Is it tacky to throw a baby shower every time you get pregnant? Are you ever going to be able to sneeze three times without peeing a little? Motherhood the second time around comes with a lot of big questions, but one thing that should NOT be a big deal is your baby registry. If you didn’t plan on having another baby and ...
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The time has finally come: You have spent the past days and months being your child’s sole provider. You made sure they were fed lovingly, their emotional needs and support were met, and gently put them to bed every night. But now something is calling you away. Perhaps it’s an overdue date night, time for solo self-care, or a work or personal engagement that is physically drawing you away from your ...
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Getting outside and absorbing some vitamin D with more than one kid is easier said than done. When they’re multiple ages and the same activities no longer fit, you have a choice to make: Stay inside, where things are safe and easy, OR Go outside and do something, and make one kid feel mad/left out Figure something out It’s not always easy, but it can be done — here are nine ...
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Imagine this--You are newly married with a successful job. You can come and go as you please, and you can travel anytime you want. You have the freedom to spontaneously get up and go. You have the freedom to travel full-time in an RV. It sounds like a dream, but you have another dream too- a dream for a family! Why can’t you have both? “You can’t travel with kids!” “You ...
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