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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.
Archeology for Kids - Do you like to dig in the dirt? Figure out stories from clues? These are all
things archeologists do - maybe you're one, too!
Beach Kids - Safety - Find things to know about being safe at your beach.
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.
Coast Guard Coloring and Activity Books - Learn about the U.S. Coast Guard
through these coloring and activity books.
Fall Colors - Forest
Service - When are the peak times to see the most color? Find out here.
Fish Kids -
Learn to identify fish that are healthy to eat. (Flash required)
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.
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 - 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 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.
Learning Landscapes for Kids - Bureau of
Land Managment lands are "America’s Big Backyard." Here's your chance to explore it from your computer and
learn amazing things about wild horses, soil, silent invaders and more.
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.
Lists of National Historic Landmarks - 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.
Missouri - Xplor - Get lots
of ideas about things you can see and do outside, like making a hiking stick or learning about the Eastern Red
Bat.
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.
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!
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.
Texas Outdoor
Kids - Discover native animals and plants arts and crafts and games ideas for having fun outdoors
safely and links to the Outdoor Kids journal and much more.
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.
WebRangers
- 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 - Take a field trip online and when you’re done check
out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet Book.
Yellowstone National Park Kidsite - 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 - Stay safe when boating, canoeing and fishing.
Colonial
Williamsburg Kids Zone - Offers games, activities, and resources about life in colonial America.
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.
Kansas
History for Students - Find trading cards, bookmarks, printable pages and games and learn all about
Kansas.
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 - Discover the world of fireflies - watch for them starting
in June until mid to late August depending upon where you live. There's also activity sheets and a certificate you
can print out.
Page Revised - 11/8/2011
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