Tips and Tricks

National Park Week: TRACK Trails

Did you know there are over 35 TRACK Trails within the National Park system?! With it being National Park Week, which is a nine-day celebration (22 to April 30) dedicated to the 400+ national parks across the country, we’ve created a list that highlights all the places your Trail TRACKers can explore - from parkways to battlefields.
by Meghan McDevitt, April 26th, 2023

More Virtual Fun!

Last year, we launched e-Adventures as a way to help children and families stay healthy and connected to nature while at home. And it was such a hit that we have since expanded e-Adventures from the original 4 activities to 13 and counting!
by Allison Royal, October 21st, 2021

Miles and Minutes: How much is enough?

Exercise is something most people struggle to fit into their daily routine. Studies show that only 1 in 5 adults and teens get enough exercise to maintain balanced wellness. And for children? 74% of kids are not getting enough daily physical activity. But how can we find the time to work on physical activity between school, homework, jobs, meetings, commutes, etc.? Perhaps it could be easier if we knew exactly how much we should dedicate to our physical well-being
by Allison Royal, April 7th, 2021

Creating a Nature Journal

Creating a nature journal is a great way to connect kids to the outdoors and encourage them to observe the natural world around them. Nature journals can be as simple or as creative as desired, can have a singular theme or cover many topics, and record findings in your backyard or findings from a hike.
by Allison Royal, March 31st, 2020

Regarding COVID-19

In light of the precautions being taken nationally to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Kids in Parks will be suspending some of our usual operations in order to follow the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Control, as well as orders from our respective state’s government. Expect delays and ommissions of trail materials at our trailheads, but feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns. Read for more info.
by Allison Royal, March 18th, 2020

Hiking Hobbies

Sometimes starting something new can feel like a commitment, especially when it involves physical activity. And often we lose interest in something that should be simple and carefree, because we are so used to feeling like everything should have structure and immediate purpose. So, what do you do? Try bringing new activities and hobbies to your hike through the woods and turn it into a whole new experience.
by Allison Royal, February 24th, 2020