by Erin Kirkland - Most national park memories are vivid collections as diverse as the locations themselves. Waking to the sound of a crackling fire and the smell of frying bacon at a campground. Watching a waterfall tumble down a steep canyon trough far, far below. Observing an intricate science of fossils and painted hills. Feeling the solemnity of a ceremony for those lost … [Read more...]
Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial
The National Park Service celebrates 100 years of protecting, promoting, and preserving the natural spaces set aside for generations to come. But who uses them? How many are there, and how can we get there? In 2016, Outdoor Families Magazine will be exploring national parks, popular and not-so-much. During this centennial year, we'll delve into the history of the National Park … [Read more...]
Kids to Parks: Celebrate a national day of outdoor play
by Erin Kirkland In an effort to encourage children of all ages and abilities to spend time in outside spaces this summer, the National Park Trust announces the 5th annual Kids to Parks Day, scheduled for May 16. Created in conjunction with First Lady Michelle Obama?s ?Let?s Move? campaign of 2010, Kids to Parks Day is a low-key, cost-free commitment to exploring a park … [Read more...]
