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3D and Photographic Tours - Geology of National Parks - (Geological Survey) - This page lists national parks; click on the links to start an image tour.

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.

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.

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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.

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