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Government Sites
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - (National Park Service) - 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 - America on the move explores the role of transportation in American
history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities together.
American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky - (National Park Service) -
America's historic battlefields, forts, lighthouses, ships and drydocks, aircraft, landing fields, and rocket sites hold
fascinating stories of our nation's "common defense." On this 200-year trip, you'll visit forts and battle sites in the
North, South, East, and West! Climb aboard old ships and a modern submarine! Experience the excitement of
early aviation! Hear the roar of pioneering space vehicles!
Archeology for Kids - (National Park Service) - Do you like to dig in the dirt? Figure out stories
from clues? Learn about the past? These are all things archeologists do - maybe you're one, too!
Beach
Kids! - Things to know about being safe at your beach.
Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - 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.
BLM Learning Landscapes for Explorers - (Bureau of Land
Management) - Become a Virtual Explorer! This site has links to several of the BLM-managed National
Conservation Areas and National Monuments. It also includes Get Out and Join In, which highlights volunteer
opportunities, urban campouts, and field trips.
California - Department of Transportation Kids Page - (California Department of
Transportation) -Caltrans has put together some fun games and great information. Play games like Find the
Potholes, Travel Bingo, Trivia Quiz and more.
Coast Guard Coloring and Activity Books - (U.S. Coast Guard) - If you want to learn about
the Coast Guard, scroll to the bottom of this page and read the Our Day With the Coast Guard activity
book.
Fish Kids -
(Environmental Protection Agency) - Fish are healthy food, but some fish may not be safe to eat because they are
contaminated with chemicals. Before you go fishing or go to the market, look for fish advisories that tell you which
fish are safe to eat.
Get Involved - National Marine Sanctuaries - (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) - Volunteer at your local national marine sanctuary and discover the wonders of a
kelp forest, coral reef or ships from a bygone era. Each sanctuary has many unique volunteer opportunities that
allow you to get up close and personal with the wonders of America's ocean and Great Lakes treasures.
Glimpses of Our National Monuments - (National Park
Service) - A list of the various national parks and national monuments, with their location, area, and most
important characteristics.
Great American Landmarks Adventure - (Heritage Preservation Services) -
The Great American Landmarks Adventure takes you on a fabulous trip through time and space through a series
of drawings by Roxie Munro. You'll see 43 National Historic Landmarks and learn about more than 3,000 years of
our country's past.
Growing Orchids at Home - (Smithsonian) - 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.
Junior Master Gardener Kids Zone - This program is an international youth
gardening program operated nationwide through the Cooperative Extension Network. Learn about composting,
plant growth, insects and more.
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! - (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) - 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.
Lists of National Historic Landmarks - (National Park Service) - National Historic
Landmarks are exceptional places. While there are many historic places across the nation, only a small number
have meaning to all Americans--these we call our National Historic Landmarks.
National Get
Outdoors Day - (Forest Service) - National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event to encourage
healthy, active outdoor fun.
National Monuments - Bureau of Land
Management - (Department of the Interior) - The National Landscape Conservation System includes
16 national monuments in eight western states. These national monuments encompass landscapes of
tremendous beauty and diversity, ranging from rugged California coastline to vividly-hued desert canyons.
National Park
Service - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical places and learn about
natural resources in our parks.
Park Fun
Guide - Are you looking for fun on the web? Use the alphabetical list to find out what our national
parks have to offer!
Pennsylvania - State Parks Kids Page - Go on a virtual scavenger hunt, learn about hiking
safety and find some coloring activities.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Park Fun - Find some fun facts about this amazing National
park.
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Kids' Site - (Fish and
Wildlife Service) - This refuge is one of over 540 refuges scattered throughout the U.S. Established in 1930, this is
a breeding ground for birds. Learn more about this refuge and different varieties of animals.
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.
Texas - Outdoor
Kids - (Texas Parks and Wildlife) - This website has great pages about: Wild Things features native
animals and plants; Fun Stuff includes arts and crafts and games; Get Out has ideas for having fun outdoors
safely and links to the Outdoor Kids journal and much more.
U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service - Especially for Kids! - Learn about endangered species, national wildlife
refuges, migratory birds, fisheries resources , the value of wetlands, and how kids, like you, can help.
Vince & Larry's Safety
City - Here is some important information to keep in mind when you’re out-and-about.
Walk on the Wild Side: Explore Your Public Lands - (Bureau of Land
Management) - 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.
WebRangers - (National Park Service) - Thinking about being a Park Ranger
when you grow up? Visit this website to learn more about the Junior Ranger Program.
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - (National Park Service) - Take a field trip online and
when you’re done check out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet book.
Yellowstone National Park Kidsite - (National Park Service) - Find fun
coloring sheets to print out.
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.
Boating
Safety Sidekicks - Learn how to be safe when having fun on a boat.
Colonial
Williamsburg Kids Zone - The Kids Zone offers games, activities, and resources about life in
colonial America.
Go
Boating - At this cool site you can learn all about boats, including different types of boats, nautical
terms and boating safety.
Go
Fishing! - Test your fish I.Q., get some pages to color, and learn some fish jokes.
Kansas State
Historical Society for Kids - Things. Incredible stuff from the museum Kansas Kaleidoscope. A
magazine for kids Youth Volunteers.
Plant a Garden - You don't need a huge patch of land to grow a garden. A small square of
backyard or a flowerpot on a balcony or sunny windowsill will do just fine!
Ready, Set, Glow - Fireflies for Kids - Be a firefly scientist! This site helps you discover the
world of fireflies - watch for them starting in June until mid to late August or even September, depending upon
where you live. There's also activity sheets and a certificate you can print out.
Page Revised - 11/13/2009
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