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Lawrence Kid Picks: Things to Do in the Great Outdoors

From miles away to our very own Clinton Lake, the great outdoors is waiting for you to explore and enjoy.

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  • The Big Park

    Yellowstone National Park

    How fun to see the beauty of Yellowstone through this DVD. You will want to plan a trip as soon as possible. This amazing treasure is a must to see.
    DVD, 1998Atlanta, GA : Little Mammoth Media, c1998, 2004. — j 978.7 BIG PARK DVD
  • Ellie's Long Walk

    the True Story of Two Friends on the Appalachian Trail

    Flowers, Pam,
    This is a true story of a dog named Ellie and her owner, who walked the entire Appalachian Trail (2,000 miles). Talk about hiking! The Appalachian Trail is the most challenging! Read about Ellie's narrow escape from death and other hardships she…
    Book, 2012[Portland, Or.] : WestWinds Press, 2012, c2011. — j 917.4 FLOWERS
  • Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids

    50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors

    Andrews, Kim (Blogger),
    All ages will be inspired to get outside and explore, create and discover what nature has to offer. This standout among nature books include fun outdoor projects as well as games and important skill building activities.
    Book, 2019Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2019] — j 508 ANDREWS
  • Follow the Trail

    a Young Person's Guide to the Great Outdoors

    Loy, Jessica
    Excellent guide to our great outdoors! With wonderful photos and helpful hints, this book is perfect for beginner campers as well as seasoned explorers.
    Unknown, 2003New York : H. Holt and Co., c2003. — j 796.54 LOY J
  • Go Fly a Bike!

    the Ultimate Book About Bicycle Fun, Freedom & Science

    Haduch, Bill
    Riding a bicycle is great fun and great exercise. Did you know the Wright brothers loved bicycles so much that bicycles influenced them to think of other mechanical things -like airplanes! Also included are tips for an all day bike hike that will…
    Unknown, 2004New York : Dutton Children's Books, c2004. — j 796.6 HADUCH B
  • Grandma Gatewood

    Hikes the Appalachian Trail

    Thermes, Jennifer,
    Based on a true story, Emma Gatewood decided to go on a long walk to help relieve the stress of everyday life, and ended up walking the entire Appalachian Trail!! Her walk lasted months! This is truly a remarkable story of grit and determination.
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2018] — j 796.5109 GATEWOOD
  • Beautiful woodcut illustrations and fun poems help us, celebrate the sea that we all love to explore.
    Book, 2012Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2012. — j 811.54 ELLIOTT
  • Hiking is the ideal outdoor activity. All you really need for a great adventure is in this book. Hiking is taking a walk on a trail in nature. This can lead you to beautiful places, and it's a great way to spend time with family and friends. So…
    Easy Reader, 2011New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2011. — j E 796.51 MCKINNEY
  • What fun to walk on the ocean's sandy beach! While there, look for seashells. Many shells are identified in this book. Remember, however, to only take the empty shells, the ones no longer home to the sea creatures called mollusks.
    Book, 2002Nevada City, CA : Dawn Publications, c2002. — j 594.1477 BERKES M
  • No one better to teach drawing than Jim Arnosky!!
    Book, 1987New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, c1987. — j 743.83 ARNOSKY
  • What an amazing state to travel to this summer, if you can. South Dakota offers so much to see and do outdoors. You can visit Mt. Rushmore, see Crazy Horse's Monument in the mountains and explore the Badlands. You may even spot some buffalo along…
    Unknown, 2002Mankato, MN : Weigl Publishers, c2002. — j 978.3 STRUDWIC
  • The features of Yellowstone National Park are vast, from bubbling mud puddles to Old Faithful-the shooting geyser. The author takes her readers on a tour of our national treasure. Yellowstone is truly magical, a wonderful place to explore!
    Easy Reader, 2008New York : Aladdin, c2008. — j E 978.752 BAUER M