TweetOn the above map, KnowYourParks.com has created a map with links to a few parks in your area. If you decide to venture farther from home click on the state and federal park links page here .
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How Parks Relate to Education
TweetImages courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The next time you are debating whether to sit around the house and watch tv or take the kids to a park, think about the wonderful memories you will create by breaking your routine and the educational benefits you and your kids will receive. Vacations and day trips […]
Cool Outdoor Phone Apps
TweetPhones and the outdoors? Why? First, if you want to unplug and not interact with a phone, please do so. After all it is your vacation and you can spend it any way you want. If you are not looking to detach yourself from technology as part of your vacation, there are some pretty cool […]
State and Federal Fish Hatcheries
TweetLooking for an unusual day trip to take with the kids? Try visiting a state or federal fish hatchery. The kids should be able to feed the fish and they can learn how the fish are raised if a tour is provided. Federal Fish Hatcheries http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/nfhs/offices.html State Fish Hatcheries Alabama- http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/research-mgmt/hatcheries/ Alaska- http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishingSportStockingHatcheries.hatcheries Arizona- http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hatcheries.shtml Arkansas- http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/fishing/resources/fish-hatcheries.aspx California- […]
How to Choose and Set Up a Campsite
TweetHow to Choose a Campsite When choosing a campsite you need to think about your needs like, shade in very hot parts of the country, a sunny area when you are camping when it is cold, an area with trees for tying clotheslines, an area away from the forest in places with a lot of […]
How to Choose a Camp Stove
TweetStoves-There are basically two types of stoves, those that use liquid gas and those that use pressurized gas. Liquid Gas Stoves-This type of stove has one or two burners. The single burner stove is compact, light and serves well for backpacking. Two burner stoves are best for camping near the car because they offer the […]
5 Ways to Beat the Heat on a Summer Day
TweetFive ways parents and kids can beat the summer heat and still get outdoors on a summer day. 1. Take swimming lessons at a local pool or park district lake. 2. Go on an early morning hike. 3. Visit a local cave or cavern where the temperatures are usually cooler 4. Take a trip to […]
44 Ideas for Getting Kids Outdoors
TweetCover Image Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Kids don’t realize it but their parents care about them and want them to know that more exists to life than video games, computers and television. In order to change where and how kids use their electronic devices, parents need to find activities that can compete with video games and movies. […]
How to Choose and Care for Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
TweetIntroduction Choosing a sleeping bag is important business especially if you might encounter cooler or colder weather. Before getting into the details of how to select a specific sleeping bag, you should tuck the following information into your mind. First, the temperature rating on the sleeping bag is an average for ALL people which means some […]
How to Choose and Care for a Tent
TweetHow to Choose Camping Equipment The type of equipment that you choose is going to have an impact or play a role in the quality of your camping experience. With good equipment, you will be able to focus on and enjoy the natural world around you; with bad equipment you will be more worried about […]
