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 I Want To Enjoy Summertime in Rural America
Recreation Area in FloridaRecreation.Gov
U.S. Recreation.gov.
Recreation.Gov is made up of 11 U.S. federal agencies. This site provides access to the nations national parks and forests and you can reserve your campsite online.
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Father and son observing fishing areaFishing in rural areas and the "Take Me Fishing" campaign.
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.
A non-profit organization dedicated to growing participation in fishing, boating and aquatic stewardship. Provides programs that offer eduational outreach and also has a resource list for fishing spots.
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Bushel baskets of producePick Your Own
pickyourown.org.
"Where you can find a pick-your-own farm near you!" Locate farms by state. Includes some information local festivals.
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Turkey SandwichPicnicking Tips for Summertime Food Safety
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
"Everything but the kitchen sink" is what picnickers sometimes pack as they begin the summer beach, boating and barbecue season." These tips provide food saftey handling information for consumers.
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Road in rural settingNational Scenic Byways
DOT. Federal Highway Administration.
"Take to the Roads" and explore Scenic Byways in rural America. Use this site to locate your next Road Trip.
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Courthouse buildingHistoric Sites of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Visit historic sites in the United States with this database of sites by region or states with a summary and photo.
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A family in the outdoorsTravel and Tourism Sites for the 50 States and U.S. Territories on USA.gov
GSA. Office of Citizen Services and Communications.
Rural areas and Farmers have created tourism opportunities to get people, "back on the farm". From the corn maze to apple picking and hay rides, there is something for everyone. Find your Tourism office here.
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Young Children Eating at a TableSummer Meals for Kids: Checking out USDA's Summer Food Service Program  (WMV|82.6 MB)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
The following video, produced by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, provides an overview of the Summer Food Service Program. Specific areas covered include sponsor eligibility, site eligibility, meal service, site management, recordkeeping and documentation, and reimbursement. Video is also available in:
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Last Modified: Aug 22, 2008  
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