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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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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5 Tips to Make Learning and Exploring National Parks More Fun Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation America’s beloved national parks are the ultimate kid-friendly destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. The vast beauty and history of our parks have a way of leaving a lasting impression, creating memories for families to cherish for years to come. It’s no secret that spending time outside together as a family sparks curiosity, ...
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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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People who run swear they can’t live without it, an idea that may be baffling to those of us with a natural aversion to cardio (ahem). But science is on the side of the cardio-enthused. Running has incredible proven benefits that go well beyond the cardiovascular and fitness related. Besides being a muscle builder, running has also been shown to lift depression and improve mood. For parents (and stay-at-home parents, in particular), ...
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