While National Park Week is celebrated in April, why not celebrate our National Parks all year long with books! Try reading one of these books and get inspired to take a future trip!
All Aboard! National Parks by Kevin & Haily Meyers
This wildlife primer is a great way to introduce the youngest of children to the national parks! Children begin their journey by boarding a train and...
“We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future generations.” ― David Brower
Summer is here. With that, the chance to make goals and opt to improve yourself and your family in some way. Let’s collectively come together and choose to create an outdoor legacy for our children. That’s right. Let’s pass on some variati...
When 5-year-old Ansel was born, he came two months early and was just over 3 lbs. We were nervous because he was so small, but we were also eager to get out of the house. We waited until he was about 4 months old to head outside. For our first outing, we went to Yosemite National Park and got him his first mile hike in. We played it pretty easy that first time and hiked to Mirror Lake and back....
What is the summer solstice
Summer is here! That means long days, short nights and rising temperatures to enjoy. For those of us with kids, it means early sunrises, late sunsets and a lot of “but the sun is out!” arguments for waking us up early or staying up late. The summer solstice marks the first day of summer and falls on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere this year. It has ...
There are over 60 protected areas that make up the national parks. The national parks are a great way to expose young hikers to nature in so many different forms. From mountains to wildlife and everything in between, there's so much to explore.
Tips for Exploring the National Parks with Kids
America's national parks have something to offer visitors of all ages. To make the most o...
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Spring is here! For most of us, that means blossoming flowers, warmer weather, and lots of rain. While the rain is excellent for all those spring flowers, sometimes it is easy to feel like you are stuck inside. But fear not! The rain absolutely does not mean you and your children need to remain indoors. In fact, rainy weather is another way ...