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Government Sites
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.
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 - 1/6/2010
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