Whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter, daytime, night time, indoors or outdoors, a quick midweek break or a weekend family break, we’ll have a fun activity for your family. Explore America's public land / recreation areas do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, many of these areas are open to a host of recreational opportunities unique to the season.
Explore America's Public Land and Recreation Areas
Cross-country and downhill skiing as well as snowshoeing, snowboarding, and dog-sledding are just a few of the activities that you can enjoy on public lands.
For detailed information on a particular location, please contact that site directly.
Plan trips to public lands and historical sites at popular destinations across America.
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You can find all the recreation areas, campsites, tours and permit locations nearby!
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Global Outdoor Activity List
The physical and social rewards that goal-directed activity instills in individuals or groups. Some outdoor goal-directed activities are: backpacking, canoeing, canyoning, caving, climbing, hiking, hill walking, hunting, kayaking, and rafting.
- AutoTouring
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Sites
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- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Off Highway Vehicle
- Visitor Centers
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter Sports
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Awesome Family Fun Activities Guide:
Note: This is a very popular site. It is international with many visitors which makes it sometimes unavailable on the weekends. Just check back and enjoy the next visit.
More Activities Guide
- Outdoor Activities: Nothing is more fun than experiencing the great outdoors with siblings and parents together!
- Indoor Activities: Do you hear rain and thunder? Maybe best to try an indoor activity!
- Daytime Activities: Want the sun to shine on you while you hang with the family? No problem!
- Night Activities: The moon can get pretty bright, but plenty of night activities for the whole family to enjoy!
- Bonus Links! Arts & crafts projects, kid party ideas, fitness activities, sports for kids, and much more family-friendly content from UNICEF Kid Power!
Download the trip planning guide and checklist. Make your fun adventure a safe one too! No one plans to get hurt while out exploring in a National Park. However, nature is unpredictable, structures are historical, and your equipment can unexpectedly fail. Planning can be the key to a fun and safe adventure. Remember, safety starts with you!
Adventure Activity Resources
All downloads in this category include Junior Ranger activity books available in each state park. Explore additional subcategories with activities to download for special exhibits, events and National Park Service programs. Be sure to check out other articles in this section for links to resources, information and videos.
Public Downloads
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Public Downloads - Español (Spanish)
When available, we provide all our content with a Spanish version in our public download section. You can find additional material from sources listed in all our articles.
Download Adventure Activity, Information and Resources
A National Park Service Index 2012-2016 HOT
All Seasons Safety Activity Book
An Overview of Nature eBook
Book of Stuff To Do
Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
Environmental Games and Activities
Finding My Forest Tools to Re-connect with Nature Education Activity Guide
Leave No Trace Activity Playbook
Spend Time in Nature Parent Guide
Download Fishing Activities and Identification
15 Awesome Alaska Fish Coloring Book
Alaska Sport Fishing Guide
Fish Identification for Common Fish Species
Fish Identification for Common Fish Species PowerPoint
Fishing ABC Coloring Book
Freshwater Fish Consumption Video
Guide to Salmon Identification and Fishing
Let's Go Fishing National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Mercury Fish Consumption Video
Salmon Lifecycle Coloring Book
Saltwater Fish Consumption Video
Shellfish Consumption Video
Tropical Fish Consumption Video
Download Hiking and Camping Activity, Information and Resources
California State Parks Activities Guide
Camping Equipment Checklist
Educate Kids to find Directions using a Compass Activity Challenges
Hiking 10 Essentials
Hiking and Camping Picture Checklist Emergency Preparedness Kit
Hiking and Camping Picture Checklist Emergency Preparedness Kit Image
Hiking Environmental Awareness Kids Worksheets
Hiking Merit Badge Workbook
Hiking Scavenger Hunt Activity Sheet
How to Maintain Personal Hygiene While Camping
Kids Camping and Recreation Activity Book
New York Camping and Recreation Guide
Sleepover & Camping Kids Activity Worksheets
Smokey Bear Printable Campfire Checklist
Smokey Bear Printable Campfire Checklist - Spanish
Summer Camp Checklist
Download Indoor Activities, Information and Resources
Indoor Games for Kids Learning and Developing Social Skills
Rainy Day Activities For Kids
Download Outdoors Activities, Information and Resources
52 Weeks of Sun Safe Activities
Finding My Forest Tools to Re-connect with Nature Education Activity Guide
Let's Move Outside Junior Ranger Book Activity Book
New Mexico Junior Ranger Great Outdoors Activity Book
Outdoor Participation Report by the Outdoor Industry Association
Recreational Areas and List of Outdoor Activities with Pictures for Schools, Families, Groups, and Children
Download Web Ranger Activity Books
A Guide to Web Rangers Activities for Educators
All About Bats National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Archeologist National Park Service Junior Ranger Ages 6-12 Activity Book
Be a Citizen Scientist National Park Service Public Lands Junior Ranger Activity Book
Cave Scientist National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Centennial National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Eclipse Explorer National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Let's Go Fishing National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
MWAC Junior Ranger Archeology Program
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Turns 50 Activity Book
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Turns 50 Activity Book Toolkit and Answer Key
Night Explorer National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Paleontologist National Park Service Junior Ranger Ages 5-12 Activity Book
SEAC Junior Ranger Archeologist Program Book
U.S. Forest Service Junior Forest Ranger Activity Book
U.S. Forest Service Junior Forest Ranger Adventure Guide
U.S. Forest Service Junior Forest Ranger Adventure Guide - Spanish
U.S. Forest Service Junior Snow Ranger Activity Book
Underground Railroad Network to Freedom National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Underwater Explorer National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Underwater Explorer National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book - Spanish
Virginia Web Ranger Petersburg National Battlefield Activity Booklet
Wilderness Explorers National Park Service Junior Ranger Activity Book
Download Junior Ranger and State Park Program Activities, Information, and Resources
Download Files: Multi-State Parks
Download Files: Songs for Junior Rangers
Download Files: State Parks
A List of Links to Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
A List of National Trail Junior Ranger Programs
Address and Contact Junior Ranger Badges and Patches
Find Junior Ranger Pages for Specific Parks
Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa Activity Book Samoan Version
Independent State of Samoa Junior Ranger National Park of American Samoa English Activity Book
Junior Ranger Book Morse Code
Junior Ranger Certificate Printing Guide
NASA Spaceflight Explorer Junior Ranger Activity Book
United States Territory of Guam Junior Ranger War In The Pacific National Historical Park Activity Book
Where to Request Badges and Patches
Download Yellowstone Junior Ranger Activities
Map of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Junior Ranger National Park Activity Book 5-7
Yellowstone Junior Ranger National Park Activity Book 8-12
Yellowstone National Park 1938 Poster
Yellowstone National Park Bison Baby's First Steps Video
Yellowstone National Park Lodges
Yellowstone National Park Safety
Download National Park Information and Resources
All National Registry of Natural Landmarks Listing by State and County
Ask a Ranger Getting Lost - Find Your Park
Ask a Ranger Wild Animals - Find Your Park
Ask a Ranger 10 Essentials - Find Your Park
Do Not Feed Wildlife Poster
Every Kid in a Park Logo
Frederick Douglass Hat National Park Service Teaching with Museum Collections Lesson Plan
Introduction to World Heritage
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site Youth Summer Leadership Institute Flyer
Map Learning Park Symbols
Map of Recreational Visitors at each National Park
Map of Yellowstone National Park
National Park Service Definitions for Fire and Wildfire
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Passes
The First Lady Celebrates the National Park Service Find Your Park
The Roland W Robbins Excavations 1948-1953 Massachusetts Archaeology Saugus Iron Works eBook
Trip Planning Guide National Park Service
Washington DC National Mall Map