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September 2021
Greetings, Trail TRACKers!
Are the temperatures beginning to cool where you live? Any hints of fall colors appearing in the trees? As summer turns to fall, it's a great time to get outdoors and explore the wonders of nature. We're looking forward to Take a Child Outdoors Week (September 24-30), which encourages TRACKers and families to get outside! It’s also a great time to plan a trip to visit our new TRACK Trails in Florida.

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  • 3 new TRACK Trails in the Sunshine State - While we’re always excited to announce new TRACK Trails in our network, we’re especially excited to announce the addition of new trails in a NEW STATE. Just in time for your fall hikes, we welcome the land of oranges and alligators with three new trails that are open and ready for upcoming adventures ...read more

  • TACO Week - From September 24-30, celebrate Take a Child Outside week with us and families across the country. Parents, grandparents, and teachers are encouraged to spend time with children outdoors. read more...

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!
Fifteen new Adventure Cards have recently replaced our previous prizes, and Trail TRACKers can begin unlocking a new card with each hike they TRACK. Each card features activities and guides for you to use when out exploring nature.

Like our previous 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.
Start earning today!
September TRACKtivity
Do you like to hunt for mushrooms? Early fall is a great time to go out and spot fungi of all sorts. This TRACKtivity will show you the different parts of a mushroom, as well as common fungi you can find outdoors.
Plush toys for Track, a dog, and Kip, a dragonfly.
Get TRACK and KIP!
Proceeds from the TRACK & KIP toys help fund free prizes for Kids in Parks Trail TRACKers.
Where's KIP?
KIP loves zipping around from trail to trail. Can you guess which park she is visiting this month? Submit your answer to aroyal@kidsinparks.com by October 15. Correct answers will be entered in a drawing and one lucky person will win a Kids in Parks backpack!
Don't Miss
Hodgenville, Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas, owned 300 acres of gently rolling hills known as the Sinking Spring Farm. The Lincolns lived on this property for two years. As pioneers, they farmed the land and were self-sufficient.

The TRACK Trail, located on the lower eastern portion of the Lincoln farm, winds through the woods and follows an old wagon road. This wooded area provided resources for the Lincoln family. Nuts, berries, and plants often provided food, tea, and dye. Squirrels, turkey, and deer, which are often seen on the trails today, were also important food sources.

The TRACK Trail at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is a 0.94-mile loop through hardwood forest, offering opportunities for bird watching, wildlife viewing, and observing nature through seasonal changes. During the spring, wildflowers such as Mayapple and Jack in the Pulpit can be seen along the trail.

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...

Stephen, Connor, and Michael!
Who have TRACKed 21 adventures with Kids in Parks!

What’s your favorite TRACK Trail? Why?
"Guajome Regional Park was our favorite because they had trails, bike paths, and playgrounds that made it worth multiple visits. There were also many birds for the boys to watch."

What’s your favorite TRACK Trail brochure adventure?
"Our favorite Trail Brochure adventure was San Dieguito County Park because of the scavenger hunt."

What’s the most exciting wildlife you’ve ever seen on a TRACK Trail?
"We saw a rattlesnake."

What’s the longest hike you’ve ever done?
"The longest trail we have done with the boys is the Eagle Rock loop trail. It was 6 miles."

What is the coolest trail experience you’ve ever had?
"The coolest trail was Slot Canyon in Anza Borrego."

If you could go for a hike anywhere in the world, where would it be?
"Machu Picchu!"

Do you have any hiking tips for other Trail TRACKers?
"Get hydration packs with the biggest bladder for mom and dad to carry. Running low on water is a sure way to end a hike early. Have fun and don't rush. Let the kids explore!"
Until next time, keep on TRACKin'. Happy trails!


Your Pals,
   TRACK and KIP
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