ATTENTION Trail TRACKers: Please follow any guidelines, restrictions, or closures mandated by your city, county, or state officials. As a precaution against COVID-19, Kids in Parks is taking steps that may impact your TRACK Trail visits and prize mailings.
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Greetings, Trail TRACKers! |
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July is all about getting outdoors! From hiking through the forest to cooling off at the best swimming holes, Trail TRACKers love getting out under the summer sun! And to go along with your adventures this summer, we have new and upcoming products to make your hikes even more fun! Read below to find out more.
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10 Cool TRACK Trail Parks to go for a Swim We're nearly midway through the summer, and it has been HOT! However, there’s still plenty of outdoor fun to be had, even when the weather is a little more than warm. And what better way to cool off than to go for a swim? Here’s a list of ten of our TRACK Trail locations that have a swimming hole or two ...read more
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TRACK Trails are available 365 days a year, so you can get started right now! There is a network of more than 200 TRACK Trails for you to explore across the country.
Find an adventure near you, today!
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Lots of changes began for Kids in Parks in 2020, and this summer we're excited to release the first of this new phase of Kids in Parks!
15 new adventure cards will be replacing our current prizes, where Trail TRACKers will unlock a new card with each hike they TRACK. Each card features activities and guides for you to use when out exploring nature.
Like our current prizes, these waterproof cards will be sent via mail, along with a special Kids in Parks carabiner so you can take your cards on the go. Stay tuned for further announcements in the coming weeks!
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July 18 is World Listening Day. Slow down, and take some time to listen to all the summer sounds around you. A trip outside can be like a visit to a concert hall. Listen for these unique sounds that combine to create the symphony of nature.
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Proceeds from the TRACK & KIP toys help fund free prizes for Kids in Parks Trail TRACKers. |
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KIP loves zipping around from trail to trail. Last month, she was flying along the TRACK Trail
Barnes Butte TRACK Trail in Prineville, Oregon . Can you guess which park she is visiting this month? Submit your answer to aroyal@kidsinparks.com by August 15. Correct answers will be entered in a drawing and one lucky person will win a Kids in Parks backpack!
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Don't Miss
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
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Fort Macon State Park has multiple personalities as the site of a perfectly restored Antebellum-era fort, a museum-quality coastal education center, and an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf fishing, and beachcombing. Nearly surrounded by water at the eastern tip of Bogue Banks, the park offers undisturbed natural beauty and opportunities to explore and learn about salt marshes, estuaries, and dune fields. The fort has a history as intricate and unique as the ecosystem. Cannon and musket demonstrations and guided tours are regular features, complementing extensive exhibits indoors and out.
The TRACK Trail at Fort Macon State Park gives you an option of a short, 0.25-mile loop or a longer 3.2-mile roundtrip hike through the coastal habitat.
The 3.2-mile hike will take you through a marsh, maritime forest, and sand dunes. A wide variety of plant and animal life can be found throughout the park. About halfway through the hike, you can access water fountains, restrooms, and rest at the beach before continuing your hike.
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Trail TRACKer of the Month!
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. This month, our honorees are...
Macon and Milo!
Who have TRACKed 10 adventures with Kids in Parks!
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What’s your favorite TRACK Trail? Why?
"The Carl Sandburg Home. We loved the goats, all the wildlife, and seeing how veggies grow in the garden!"
What’s your favorite TRACK Trail brochure adventure?
"Either Bug Out or the nature scavenger hunt! We love looking for bugs, and the scavenger hunt gives us lots to keep an eye out for!"
What’s the most exciting wildlife you’ve ever seen on a TRACK Trail?
"Lots of Frogs, a giant snapping turtle, and a green heron."
What’s the longest hike you’ve ever done?
"1.5 miles!"
What is the coolest trail experience you’ve ever had?
"The Andy Cove Trail in Pisgah Forest has a really cool swinging bridge and is a really fun trail all around!"
If you could go for a hike anywhere in the world, where would it be?
"Anywhere that has lots of wildlife and is near an ocean!"
Do you have any hiking tips for other Trail TRACKers?
"Getting out early can help make sure you see lots of wildlife! Always dress to get messy or wet! One of our favorite trails was one we did in the rain!"
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Until next time, keep on TRACKin'. Happy trails! |
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Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
322 Gashes Creek Road
Asheville, NC 28803
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