Hiking With Your Kids Watch Their World Expand With Every Step
Bring Along Some Tools of Discovery Getting your children to engage in nature while you’re out hiking can be as simple as bringing a magnifying glass along with you. Let your kids look at leaves, rocks, insects, or anything else you might come across on the trail. You can also bring binoculars to help them look at a bird that might be perched a little too high up. Another option is a bug holder to let your kids catch smaller insects, such as grasshoppers or pill bugs, and give them a close-up look. Keep Safety in Mind While you’re out on the trail, it's essential to make sure that both you and your family are safe. Wear breathable, noncotton material and sturdy shoes that don’t expose your toes. It’s important to dress according to the weather. For example, if the day is sunny, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and apply plenty of sunscreen on any exposed skin. Bring your kids’ favorite snacks and water bottles for everyone to stay hydrated. It’s crucial that you also bring a fully stocked first-aid kit in case someone is injured on the hike. Starting with one of your local hiking trails can be a rewarding way to spend the day with your kids. You can watch their excitement as they expand their world with new discoveries.
Hiking has many benefits as a family activity, such as mental health improvement, strengthening your relationships, and experiencing new sights and discoveries
together. It’s also great exercise, and you get plenty of quality time, fresh air, and sunshine. Here are three guidelines to help you and your kids have fun on your next hike. Encourage Their Curiosity One of the best ways to have your children learn about the world is letting them explore it. Being there for your children and encouraging them to ask questions about flowers, bugs, or animals you see on the trail will help them expand their vocabulary and learn how things work. When they learn they can explore independently and ask about the world around them, they’re gaining the confidence to teach themselves.
Amelia Earhart Day
Remembering the Inspirational Aviation Pilot
feats, including solo flights from Hawaii to California and from Mexico City to New York City.
On July 24, 1897, Amelia Earhart, later known as one of the most prominent pioneers in aviation, was born. Over 120 years later, Americans continue to celebrate her birth and accomplishments on Amelia Earhart Day, which takes place on her birthday each year. Earhart's first flight was in 1920 with WWI pilot Frank Hawks, and the experience instantly captivated her. Only six days later, she took up flying lessons, and several months after that, Earhart purchased her first airplane, which she named The Canary. A little less than a year after starting lessons, she passed her final flight test and earned her National Aeronautics Association license. While most people know only of her goal to be the first woman to fly around the world, Earhart accomplished and passed many records in her lifetime. The first was being the first woman to fly over 14,000 feet solo in 1922. Then in 1928, she was approached with an offer to be the first woman flown over the Atlantic Ocean, and four years later, she made the flight solo. From there, she was the first in many different
During her career as a pilot, Earhart worked hard to encourage and create opportunities for women to become involved in aviation, inspiring many to follow in her footsteps. She created The Ninety-Nines, an international group that actively seeks out ways to encourage female pilots. Today, The Ninety-Nines spans over 44 countries, representing women pilots from all across the world. Amelia Earhart’s greatest feat and mystery is when she set out to be the first woman to fly around the world. However, a little over a month after her initial departure on June 1, 1937, as she set her sights for Howland Island, she and flight navigator Fred Noonan disappeared. On July 19, 1937, both she and Noonan were pronounced lost at sea. While she may have had a tragic end, Earhart will be forever known as an inspirational woman whose legacy continues to inspire others today.
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