Marvel at nature and places of historical significance. Listen to the sounds of wind, water and animal life. Walk in dinosaur tracks. Look up into the inky night sky, and reach for the stars! These are all things you can do at our National Parks.
I grew up tent camping and still love it today! So many amazing memories, sights, experiences and adventures. Lots of roasted hot dogs and toasted marshmallows enjoyed by the campfire. Let these resources below inspire your next trip to explore our amazing country and turn your family into Happy Campers.
Every Kid Outdoors was created so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free. https://www.everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
The National Park Service Junior Ranger program is a great way to get to know national parks. Fun activies for the whole family help you connect to parks and their stories. General National Park info can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Also, it’s not part of National Park Week but still looks pretty neat. Especially for families that don’t really know how to camp but want to try it out. https://azstateparks.com/family-camp Arizona State Parks have a program where families can camp with rangers who supply some of the necessary gear and show you how to use it all. They are full already for this spring but maybe they have a fall session you can hook up with?!?
