A.T. Central for Kids
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Our friend Walkin’ Jim is an inspiration to get out and hike. His 27,000 miles of hiking started on the Appalachian Trail. He writes and sings about things that he sees, and life on the trail. He is on tour now visiting 20 schools in communities along the A.T. If he came to your school, we want to hear from you. Tell us about your experience meeting Jim. The Appalachian Trail is a special place. It’s the first long trail in the United States and many people hike on it every year. Read more facts about the Appalachian Trail, then take our A.T. quiz. Become a Walkin’ KidNow it’s your turn to plan a hike in your neighborhood or on the A.T. Take a Hike - Find local trail maps or visit the interactive A.T. map to decide where you will go. Then, plan your hike and decide what you need to bring along. You will also want to know important information about Leave No Trace (LNT) since these practices help make nature nice for everyone. Explore the Appalachian Trail – Take a virtual tour of plants and wildlife you might see along the A.T. Trail Journal – Many people keep a journal of their hikes. Next time you hike, make a list of things that you see. Better yet, start your own nature journal to record your life on the trail. Tell us about your hike- We want to hear about your hiking stories and your favorite family hikes on the A.T. Send us your stories or photos and check back soon to see if yours has been published on our Hike Stories page. Selected entries will receive a special prize. Kids and Families on the A.T. – See what other friends are doing on the A.T.National Geographic Photo Camp is a series of photography workshops for youth inspiring them to explore their communities through the camera's lens, and to share their vision through public presentations and exhibitions. In August 2008, high school students documented a Northern Virginia stretch of the Appalachian Trail and those who work to protect it. The workshop culminated in a multimedia show documenting the students' experiences. View photos from this summer camp A.T. Junior RangerOur partners at the National Park Service have developed an A.T. Junior Ranger program. Try one out next time you visit Harpers Ferry, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Delaware Water Gap. Do you have ideas on creating a Junior Ranger booklet for use in your own area? Send your ideas to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center. Thanks for visiting our new A.T. Kids page. Come back soon for new stories and photos from your friends on the Trail. Links to Other Cool Stuff about the Great OutdoorsNational Park Service Kids Zone
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