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Government Sites
3D and Photographic Tours - Geology of National Parks - This page lists national parks; click
on the links to start an image tour.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - The site focuses on Lincoln’s life in
Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit demonstrates Lincoln's humble beginnings with a symbolic birth cabin enshrined
within a neo-classical Memorial Building.
America on the Move - Explores the role of transportation in American history; learn how
railroads and other transportation helped bring communities together.
Bicycling - Bam.gov - Be street smart. Ride on the right side of the road, moving with
traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best riding routes with your parents - they'll help you
determine safe places to ride near your home.
Fall Colors - Forest
Service - When are the peak times to see the most color? Find out here.
Get Involved - National Marine Sanctuaries - Volunteer at your local
national marine sanctuary and discover the wonders of a kelp forest, coral reef or ships from a bygone era.
Glimpses of Our National Monuments - A list of the
various national parks and national monuments, with their location, area, and most important characteristics.
Growing Orchids at Home - Orchids have a reputation for being
difficult to grow, but this is not always the case. Many orchids will thrive in a home greenhouse or on a
windowsill.
ITS for
Kids - Intelligent Transportation Systems enable better traffic management. ITS Technologies provide
information on traffic flow, weather, and travel conditions to traffic managers and travelers.
Join America at Play - America's Story - Discover America's favorite pastimes, sports and
hobbies!
Junior Park
Ranger - Are you interested in exploring? Do you like art, science, history or nature? A Junior
Ranger Could be YOU! Check out these parks and their Junior Park Ranger activities.
Let’s Go
Outside! - Spending family time outside is easy and fun. Whether it is your own backyard, a local
community park or a national wildlife refuge, there are lots of outdoor places you can visit. It's time to reconnect
with our environment.
National Get
Outdoors Day - National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage healthy, active
outdoor fun.
National Monuments - Includes 16 national monuments in eight western
states; these national monuments encompass landscapes of tremendous beauty and diversity.
National Park
Service - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical places and learn about
natural resources in our parks.
Professional
Athlete - Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they should
know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then, to have another job in mind as well.
Recreation and Fitness Worker - Recreation workers plan and teach activities that people
of all ages enjoy in their free time. This may include camping, sports, arts and crafts, dance, or drama.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Park Fun - Find some fun facts about this amazing National
park.
Smithsonian's Kids Collecting - Explore the riches of the
Smithsonian’s collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see what kinds of things other kids
collect.
Sports and Recreation - Library of Congress -
Explore these collections of books and photos from America's past, including baseball cards.
Walk on the Wild Side:
Explore Your Public Lands - A booklet of amazing facts and activities about America's Public Lands.
Each page describes something about the land, or what you can do to protect it.
Yellowstone National Park Kidsite - Test your knowledge of the park, go on a
scavenger hunt and find fun word games and puzzles here.
Your Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges - Catching fish can be
lots of fun! Check out this website to learn about different kinds of fish and where you can catch them.
Other Resources
Backyard Campout - You don't need to travel far to enjoy a fun campout,
just grab your family and a flashlight and head outside.
Kid
Territory - San Diego Zoo - Learn about the animals at the San Diego Zoo; you can also learn some
fun recipes, crafts and science experiments.
Page Revised - 1/11/2012
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