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Let's Move Outside

Moving outside is a fun, easy, and affordable way for families
to get physically active and stay healthy.

Kids need at least 60 minutes of active and vigorous play each day to stay healthy and one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to meet this goal is by playing outside. By linking parents to nearby parks, trails and waters - and providing tips and ideas - Let’s Move Outside! will help families develop a more active lifestyle.

The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA) are leading a coordinated effort to get kids moving outside. Together, these agencies oversee more than one-fifth of the nation’s land - including millions of acres of National forests, parks and trails

Let's Move Outside

Cooling off in Alaska with Let’s Move Outside Junior Rangers

Posted by Jon Jarvis, Director, National Park Service on August 19, 2010

On a trip to Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve last week, I was reminded of the rejuvenating power of crisp, mountain air. The Alaskan interior is just one of the many places in this country that keeps on inspiring people to go outside and get moving! Continue reading story