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Seattle, Washington Area Parks
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Find a Park Close to Home
TweetInterested in visiting a park but don’t know where to go? KnowYourParks.com has compiled a list of state and federal parks links to help you find YOUR parks! The fun begins here. Federal Park Links National Parks http://www.nps.gov/index.htm National Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/ Army Corps of Engineers http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/ Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html U.S. National Wildlife […]
How Parks Relate to Education
TweetImages courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. The next time you are debating whether to sit around the house and watch tv or take the kids to a park, think about the wonderful memories you will create by breaking your routine and the educational benefits you and your kids will receive. Vacations and day trips […]
State and Federal Fish Hatcheries
TweetLooking for an unusual day trip to take with the kids? Try visiting a state or federal fish hatchery. The kids should be able to feed the fish and they can learn how the fish are raised if a tour is provided. Federal Fish Hatcheries http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/nfhs/offices.html State Fish Hatcheries Alabama- http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/research-mgmt/hatcheries/ Alaska- http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishingSportStockingHatcheries.hatcheries Arizona- http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hatcheries.shtml Arkansas- http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/fishing/resources/fish-hatcheries.aspx California- […]
How to Choose and Care for Sleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
TweetIntroduction Choosing a sleeping bag is important business especially if you might encounter cooler or colder weather. Before getting into the details of how to select a specific sleeping bag, you should tuck the following information into your mind. First, the temperature rating on the sleeping bag is an average for ALL people which means some […]
What to Do in the Parks
TweetWhat to Do There are many options for recreation when visiting a park. Choose what you like to do and then find a park that offers those activities. Activities could include hiking, camping, swimming, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, birding, picnicking, geocaching, horseback riding, sightseeing and canoeing or kayaking. In addition to the above activities, […]
Where to Go Camping
TweetPlanning a Camping Trip Where to Go In the United States of America there are private and public areas for camping. Private Areas The most well known private areas are KOA or Kampgrounds of America. These campgrounds are located outside of parks and offer showers, washers and dryers, electricity, campsites where you can set your […]
National Parks of the United States
TweetNational Parks are wonderful places to spend time with family and friends, relax and take a break from your daily routine as well as enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Camping Gear Checklists
TweetGear Checklist ☐ Tent ☐ Sleeping Bag or Blankets ☐ Sleeping Pad or Air Mattress ☐ Pillow ☐ Tent Stakes ☐ Tarp ☐ Cooler ☐ Cups and Plates ☐ Forks, Knives, Spoons ☐ Reusable Water Bottles ☐ Hammer for Pounding in Tent Stakes ☐ Flashlights Health and Emergencies ☐ Bug Spray ☐ First Aid Kit […]
How to Plan and Budget for a Trip
TweetPlanning a Trip In order to plan a trip, you need to think about how much time is available for the vacation, what type of budget you have, who is going to go, the ages or physical abilities of the people who are going and what type of transportation you have. To help you choose a park […]
An Insiders Guide to Visiting a Park
TweetAfraid of making a mistake or not planning the perfect vacation because you don’t know where to go or what to do when you get to the park? If so, then keep reading. Whether you are going for the day or staying over night, this post covers what facilities are available in many parks in addition to the […]
Outdoor Guidance for Parents and Kids
TweetDo you want to get outdoors but prefer to have an expert show you what to do? Then this post is for you. The programs and organizations listed below are designed for people who want a additional guidance when it comes to recreating outdoors. Texas Outdoor Family- This highly successful program provides families step by step instruction […]
Day Hiking Checklist
TweetDay hiking is fun, easy and cheap! It does not require much specialized gear but there are a few things that are handy to bring along. Take a look below. ☐ Comfortable walking shoes ☐ Baseball cap or wide brimmed hat ☐ Pants if there are mosquitos ☐ Shorts ☐ T-shirt ☐ Sweatshirt or fleece […]
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, California Area Parks
TweetOn the above map, KnowYourParks.com has created a map with links to a few parks in your area. If you decide to venture farther from home click on the state and federal park links page here .
Sacramento, California Area Parks
TweetOn the above map, KnowYourParks.com has created a map with links to a few parks in your area. If you decide to venture farther from home click on the state and federal park links page here .
Fresno, California Area Parks
TweetOn the above map, KnowYourParks.com has created a map with links to a few parks in your area. If you decide to venture farther from home click on the state and federal park links page here .
