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Government Sites
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - (National
Park Service) - The site focuses on Lincoln’s life in Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit demonstrates
Lincoln's humble beginnings with a symbolic birth cabin enshrined within a neo-classical Memorial
Building.
America on the Move - America on the move explores the role of transportation
in American history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities
together.
Beach
Kids! - Things to know about being safe at your beach.
Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention) - Be street smart. Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all
traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine
safe places to ride near your home.
BLM Learning Landscapes for Explorers
- (Bureau of Land Management) - Become a Virtual Explorer! This site has links to several of the
BLM-managed National Conservation Areas and National Monuments. It also includes Get Out and
Join In, which highlights volunteer opportunities, urban campouts, and field trips.
California - Department of Transportation Kids Page - (California
Department of Transportation) -Caltrans has put together some fun games and great information. Play
games like Find the Potholes, Travel Bingo, Trivia Quiz and more.
Coast Guard Coloring and Activity Books - (U.S. Coast Guard) - If
you want to learn about the Coast Guard, scroll to the bottom of this page and read the Our Day
With the Coast Guard activity book.
Easter Egg Roll at the White House - The White House Easter Egg Roll
dates back to 1878 and is an event designed to encourage children and their families to come
outdoors and celebrate the start of the spring season.
Fish
Kids - (Environmental Protection Agency) - Fish are healthy food, but some fish may not
be safe to eat because they are contaminated with chemicals. Before you go fishing or go to the
market, look for fish advisories that tell you which fish are safe to eat.
Growing Orchids at Home - (Smithsonian) - Orchids
have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but this is not always the case. Many orchids will thrive in
a home greenhouse or on a windowsill.
Junior
Park Ranger - Are you interested in exploring? Do you like art, science, history or
nature? A Junior Ranger Could be YOU! Check out these parks and their Junior Park Ranger
activities.
Let’s Go
Outside! - (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) - Spending family time outside is easy and
fun. Whether it is your own backyard, a local community park or a national wildlife refuge, there are
lots of outdoor places you can visit. It's time to reconnect with our environment.
National Get Outdoors Day - (Forest Service) - National Get Outdoors Day is a new
annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.
Park Fun
Guide - Are you looking for fun on the web? Use the alphabetical list to find out what
our national parks have to offer!
Park Net - (National Park
Service) - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical places and learn about
natural resources in our parks.
Pennsylvania - State Parks Kids Page - Go on a virtual scavenger hunt,
learn about hiking safety and find some coloring activities.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Park Fun - Find some fun facts about
this amazing National park.
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Kids'
Site - (Fish and Wildlife Service) - This refuge is one of over 540 refuges scattered
throughout the U.S. Established in 1930, this is a breeding ground for birds. Learn more about this
refuge and different varieties of animals.
Smithsonian's Kids Collecting -
Explore the riches of the Smithsonian’s collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see
what kinds of things other kids collect.
Texas -
Outdoor Kids - (Texas Parks and Wildlife) - This website has great pages about: Wild
Things features native animals and plants; Fun Stuff includes arts and crafts and games; Get Out has
ideas for having fun outdoors safely and links to the Outdoor Kids journal and much more.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Especially for Kids! - Learn about endangered
species, national wildlife refuges, migratory birds, fisheries resources , the value of wetlands, and how
kids, like you, can help.
Vince &
Larry's Safety City - Here is some important information to keep in mind when you’re out-
and-about.
Walk on the Wild Side: Explore Your Public Lands -
(Bureau of Land Management) - A booklet of amazing facts and activities about America's Public
Lands. Each page describes something about the land, or what you can do to protect it.
WebRangers - (National Park Service) - Thinking about being a
Park Ranger when you grow up? Visit this website to learn more about the Junior Ranger
Program.
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - (National Park Service) - Take a
field trip online and when you’re done check out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet
book.
Yellowstone National Park Kidsite - (National
Park Service) - Find fun coloring sheets to print out.
Other Resources
Boating Safety Sidekicks - Learn how to be safe when having fun on a
boat.
Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone - The Kids Zone offers games, activities, and
resources about life in colonial America.
Go
Boating - At this cool site you can learn all about boats, including different types of
boats, nautical terms and boating safety.
Go
Fishing! - Test your fish I.Q., get some pages to color, and learn some fish jokes.
Kansas State Historical Society for Kids - Things. Incredible stuff from the
museum Kansas Kaleidoscope. A magazine for kids Youth Volunteers.
Plant a Garden - You don't need a huge patch of land to grow a
garden. A small square of backyard or a flowerpot on a balcony or sunny windowsill will do just
fine!
Page Revised - 4/10/2009
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