Take a Virtual Vacation This Summer & Explore America's National Parks
A FREE 9-Lesson Microlearning Series for Kids
July 2 – July 30, 2026
Explore some of America's most incredible national parks without leaving home!
This free summer microlearning series invites your family on a virtual journey to discover towering mountains, breathtaking canyons, erupting geysers, ancient forests, unique wildlife, and other natural wonders found across the United States.
Designed for ages 7–12, each lesson includes a short podcast episode, a printable activity, and engaging ways for children to interact with what they're learning. Along the way, they'll build their own National Parks Adventure Passport as they explore each destination and collect memories from their journey.
Scroll down and click Start The Adventure! Lessons are delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 2 through July 30th.
Featured destinations include:
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone's Old Faithful
- Glacier National Park
- Yosemite National Park
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area
- Death Valley National Park
- Everglades National Park
Whether your family is traveling this summer or staying close to home, America's National Parks Adventure offers a fun way to explore some of our nation's most remarkable places together.
Sign up today and start your virtual summer vacation!
Throughout the series, students will:
- Discover famous national parks and protected places across the United States
- Learn about unique landscapes, plants, animals, and natural wonders
- Explore geography, history, and science through short, engaging lessons
- Complete fun activities that reinforce key concepts
- Create a keepsake passport documenting their adventure
How It Works:
Each lesson is designed to be simple, engaging, and easy to use.
Here's what to expect:
- 🎧 A short, kid-friendly podcast (about 5 minutes)
- 📝 A simple printable activity sheet focused on one incredible place
- 📝 A printable National Parks Passport to collect park stamps
- 📖 Optional book recommendations for families that want to dive deeper and continue exploring a topic
Use it during your homeschool day, as a quick break, and afterschool enrichment activity, or whenever it fits best into your routine. Lessons are delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday starting July 2 thru July 30th.
Want to Go Further?
Optional National Parks Resources Your Kids Will Love
This microlearning series stands on its own; no extra materials are required.
But if your kids are curious and want to keep exploring these topics, these optional resources offer living books and interactive ways to build on what they’re learning. Think of them as natural next steps, not assignments. For a full list of suggested titles for the series click here for the complete booklist.
Bringing Back the Wolves
Ages: 8-12
An unintended experiment in Yellowstone National Park, in which an ecosystem is devastated and then remarkably rehabilitated, provides crucial lessons about nature's intricate balancing act.
America, My Country Coloring Book
Ages: 6-8
Kids can color their way through American history, exploring National Parks, memorials, symbols, holidays, and much more.
This coloring book is also included in our History / Bible / Literature A Package.
Historic American Landmarks
Ages: 9-12
This exciting collection of easy-to-color drawings takes you on a cross-country journey during which you'll visit famous, American landmarks—from the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor to the Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii.
Join the America's National Parks Adventure Microlearning Series today!
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