There are so many ways to explore our natural world. Here are five to consider.
It’s a network of 22 river, lake and other waterway trails, designated as such by the U.S. Department of Interior. The system offers families vacation and recreational opportunities in scenic regions of the U.S.
In southwest Ohio, families can access 291 miles of paddling, fishing and wildlife-watching fun on three rivers and numerous smaller tributaries, including the Great Miami River, Stillwater River and Mad River, as well as Twin, Greenville and Buck Creeks. The Great Miami River Watershed Water Trail also includes whitewater and kayak parks, world-class fishing and more than 100 natural and urban parks in the region. Maps are available to help families locate the 117 public access points, with bike trail information and to plan an adventure.Visitors to this intriguing landscape have the option to discover two worlds – one above ground, the other below the earth’s surface.
Pot up a plant or create a nature craft to take home with help from volunteer discovery docents and teen apprentices. The expanded Discovery Garden, created for the youngest garden guests, provides hands-on opportunities to investigate plant and animal life in an immersive landscape. Don’t miss the winding pathways and unique beauty of the Japanese Gardens, for which the BBG is noted.
Home to some of the most influential crossroads of Alaska’s history, Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area offers historic, cultural, scenic and outdoor recreational opportunities for those who venture to the Last Frontier. Explore mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers and fjords in an area comprised of north-south road, rail and trail corridors from Bird to Seward as well as Girdwood, Portage and Moose Pass.