Discover the Forest

Posted by NG Kids in News Bites on June 10, 2011
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Did you know that kids living in the U.S. spend 50% less time outdoors than kids did 20 years ago? Forests are great places to have outdoor adventures, spend time with your family, and learn about nature. You never know what you’ll discover. Grab your parents and tell them you want to go on an outdoor adventure this weekend.

National Get Outdoors Day is on June 11. What will you do outside to celebrate?

Visit the Discover the Forest website to find a forest or park near you.

Getting outdoors doesn’t have to mean a long trip. Find out how to go camping in your own backyard on National Geographic Kids.

Image courtesy USDA Forest Service and The Ad Council

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Comments

  1. Pinky Caine
    June 11, 2011, 12:43 pm

    I WILL BE GOING OUTSIDE RIGHT NOW!!!!!

  2. tiara98
    June 13, 2011, 1:42 pm

    thats cool

  3. Jynnie27
    December 2, 2011, 7:40 pm

    I agree that many kids should go outside and play at least 1 hour a day.Like today I went to this place caled Nature’s Classroom .And all day we got a really healthy amount in exercise and we learned a lot about our environment and how important it is to keep it clean.So outdoors exercise is definatly on my list of favorite hobbys!!!

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