Recreation and Wellness Online Activities

Park ranger and youth enjoying lunch in the park.

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Passport to Your National Parks: Virtual Cancellation Hub

America's National Parks and NPS brings you Passport To Your National Parks Virtual Cancellations! This program offers park visitors a brand-new batch of park experiences that can be enjoyed from anywhere. Virtual experiences and cancellations will be added throughout the year, so check back often. Continue to the directions below and start your virtual adventure!

Printing Virtual Cancellations

1. Complete a virtual experience.
2. Click the “Download” button next to the cancellation to view a saveable PDF, or click the image for a PNG file.
3. Print your cancellations at 150×150 pixels to get the right cancellation size.

 

Youth enjoying Great Falls.

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Kids in Parks

This fun site is filled with tons of National Parks activities for families. Whether you want to prepare for a hike, explore virtual tours, or events, the Kids in Parks website has endless resources. See links below to find even more fun!

• Junior Ranger books
• Printable and interactive activities
• Virtual tours and videos

 

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Virtual Visits to a National Park

The National Park Foundation highlights the various virtual visits across the United States. After you enjoy a trip to the C&O Canal, explore other National Parks online. Learn about ancient architecture, historic sites, diverse ecosystems, National monuments, and so much more right at your fingertips! Enjoy stunning pictures, interactive tours, and videos with Virtual Visits to a National Park.

 

Mule on the C&O Canal.

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Mother May I, Mule Forward?

Have you ever played the game Mother May I? Well, this new rendition of the game is a fun activity where youth can use their knowledge of the C&O Canal to advance to the finish line by answering questions correctly! Learn About the Park to boost your C&O Canal trivia knowledge and get playing.

 

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Kids in Parks: e-Adventures

Got a smart phone or tablet? Explore e-Adventures for endless online fun at home or on-the-go! Search for official TRACK Trails in your area. Venture outdoors to your backyard, schoolyard, or local park and complete the Hide & Seek activity. Find out what Animal Athletics, Flower Power, Bug Out, and Forest Bathing are all about and more with e-Adventures online activities.

 

Youth group learning with a Canal Classroom Corps (CCC) teacher.

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Google Street View Tour

You can explore the C&O Canal online using Google Street View tour. This 3D tour starts at Lockhouse 44 and allows you to discover the C&O Canal to the Cumberland Terimus. Use the map functions to "walk the towpath" and explore the different canal towns! Look closely... What can you find?

 

Walk the Appalachian Trail on Google Earth

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is one of the most popular and longest walking trails in the world! Explore the Appalachian Trail (AT) from your computer or smartphone and see popular pitstops, where hikers find shelter and stock up on supplies during the 2,190-mile journey. On the AT there are endless hiking opportunities from Georgia to Maine, plan your visit now!

 

Park Ranger leading youth on a nature hike.

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Build Your Explorer Backpack

Learn how to create your own explorer backpack! Repurpose old items at home, print maps online, or check out field guides from your local library. Bring your sense of adventure, Leave No Trace knowledge, and explorer backpack for an afternoon of fun at the C&O Canal!