For many people the summer is quickly coming to an end. Families are heading to the beach to soak up the last of the summer sun. Two favorite activities at the beach are building sandcastles and looking for seashells. This week's mid-week morsel highlights two resources for taking sandcastle building and shelling to a whole new level. First, Delray Beach, Florida has a very informative section on their website which explains all about sandcastles and the physics behind them. And then, Seashells.org has an extensive seashell & sea creature identification guide. Be sure to bring some of the shells you find home with you; this Saturday's post shows you how to preserve your favorite beach memories.
Karissa
Spring is probably my favorite season. It is a season full of hope and potential. Nature is waking up from it's long winter nap, and everything is beautiful. It just makes me want to be outdoors, enjoying the world around me. But, sometimes, I don't know where to go to do the outdoor activities I want to do. Park Visitor is a website I've found that allows visitors to search for parks, and other landmarks. Search nearby, or where you'll be vacationing. Search by park name, or by activity. Visitors can also view pictures of the parks and reviews posted by other visitors. All of these features make it so much easier to get out there and enjoy nature. Don't tell the kids, but just maybe you can even sneak in a little education while you're there.
Karissa
