that fish can be seen from the surface. Snorkeling gear rentals are available. Shaved ice stands keep everyone cool. Lakefront beaches like West Beach
at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan’s southern tip, attract kids. They can earn beachcomber badges in the Junior Ranger program by finding three different-colored rocks or telling what plants they saw most often. In late August, Mayflower Beach, in
Dennis, Massachusetts, hosts its annual local sand sculpture contest with divisions for kids and families creating the art together.
Go Farming FarmWise, near Alpine Valley, in
southeastern Wisconsin, gives children a personal peek into where their food comes from. They learn about life on a farm by tending livestock and farm pets, pruning fruit trees and weeding the garden. They also prepare snacks with the fruits of their day’s labor. The emphasis is on doing the work them- selves, be it planting seeds or feeding pigs.
Experience Science Science Saturdays at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, in San Francisco, are held every weekend with a focus on environmental educa- tion, park restoration, climate change science experiments, nature walks and citizen science excursions. “There are no other centers like it in the U.S.,” says staffer Jacqueline Murray. Learn more about this Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum living classroom at
EcoCenterhhp.org.
Staycation Ideas Organic sidewalk chalk,
fairy garden and birdhouse kits, and ideas for imaginatively using found items keep kids busy and happy; see BellaLuna
Toys.com. Letterboxing combines a contemporary scavenger hunt, hike and mysterious clues; participants have fun locating hidden boxes and collecting stamp marks in personal- ized logbooks. Whether on a one- or two-week
vacation or a weekend away, a daytrip or backyard activity, there are plenty of nurturing outdoor options for kids of all ages to experience when the weather heats up.
Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@
mindspring.com.
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