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Best Adirondack Hikes for Families

Cobble Hill

This popular hike has its trailhead right in the village of Lake Placid on Mirror Lake Drive. The hike is 3 miles round trip on the easy trail and will take about two hours with young children. We've hiked this ourselves, twice! Read about how we conquered Cobble Hill to learn about the do's and don'ts of hiking in the Adirondacks or about our failed first attempt.

Directions to Cobble Hill parking area on the Northwoods School campus from High Peaks Resort.

Henry's Woods

A great woods walk with a variety of loops to try. Located in Lake Placid near the Olympic Training Center on Bear Cub Lane, just off of Old Military Road. The easy loop is about 4.5 miles and with young children will take about two and a half hours.

Directions to Henry's Woods from High Peaks Resort.

Peninsula Nature Trails

Located behind the Quality Inn in Lake Placid, this woods walk is a series of intersecting loops along the shores of Lake Placid and the Peninsula Woods.

Directions to Peninsula Trails from High Peaks Resort.

John Dillon Park

While not as close as some of the areas on our list, John Dillon Park is worth the drive. It is the only facility specially designed as fully accessible to all visitors and welcomes dogs to boot! Please refer to their website for a full list of regulations so that all visitors can enjoy an exceptional day in the woods.

Directions to John Dillon Park from High Peaks Resort.

Paul Smiths Visitor Interpretive Center

Here you'll find four miles of marked trails including four separate loops that are great beginning trails for kids. This hike is complemented by indoor exhibits, multi-image presentations and in summer a butterfly house of all native species. For a more relaxed excursion, consider a Forest Bathing ecotour at the Paul Smiths VIC with Adirondack Riverwalking!

Directions to Paul Smiths College VIC from High Peaks Resort.

This is a perfect first hike for children. Even though it is steep in places, there are lookouts all along the way. The hike is about 1.3 miles round trip and will take one and a half hours with young children.

Please Note:
Owl's Head Mountain is a mid-week hike, only. The private landowners have graciously agreed to allow respectful visitors to enjoy the Owl's Head Mountain Trail during the week, but weekends are strictly prohibited. For more information please refer to this DEC Bulletin.

Directions to Owl's Head Mountain from High Peaks Resort.

Moose Pond

This hike has a lot of beautiful scenery along an easy path to the scenic Moose Pond. Photo opportunities abound here with a rocky shore and view of Whiteface and Esther peaks. Roundtrip, this hike is three miles. (Local Tip: This is a great trail for winter snowshoeing!)

Directions to Moose Pond Trail from High Peaks Resort.

Mt. Jo

The summit ledges on this hike provide one of the best views of the High Peaks to be found on a relatively easy hike. There are two trails up, the shorter and steeper trail is better built and there are many steps and water bars along the trail. The "long" trail is not as well built, but also not as steep. This will take about two and a half hours to complete 3.6-miles roundtrip with young children.

Directions to Mount Jo Loop Trail from High Peaks Resort.

Baker Mountain

This hike is short, but somewhat steep and reaches a wooded summit and open rocky areas with great views looking toward the High Peaks and the Saranac Lake Chains. The trailhead is near Saranac Lake off of Route 3. Only 1.8 miles round trip, this hike will take about two hours with young children.

Directions to Baker Mountain from High Peaks Resort.

Panther Mountain

There are a few steep parts of this hike so it may not be suitable for children of all ages, but you'll reach the summit in under a mile so it's great for kids. When you reach the top you'll enjoy fantastic views that were well worth the effort! Round trip it's only about 1.2 miles, but with the steep points, you'll want to give yourself about two hours.

Directions to Panther Mountain from High Peaks Resort.

Be Prepared!

No matter how long your hike, don't forget to bring more water than you think you'll need and hydrate often. The Trailhead Market at High Peaks Resort has an inventory of many items you'll find useful like water, snacks, hiking sticks, sunscreen and basic first aid items, but you should always research where you'll be hiking and what you should bring beforehand and pack accordingly.

More Adirondack Family Fun

Hiking in the Adirondacks can be very rewarding. Whether it's the views at the top of a mountain or breathing in the fresh air through a wooded trail, families can enjoy getting back to nature together and making memories for a lifetime. Beyond hiking, families can experience the joys of paddling in the Adirondacks as well. You can either borrow some of our recreational equipment, complimentary with all stays at High Peaks Resort, rent from nearby outfitters, or bring your own along for the trip. With so many lakes and rivers, the is no shortage of fun paddling spots to explore in and around Lake Placid.

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Map: Five Rivers Trail Map (PDF) || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator

Five Rivers New Building June 2017

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprising over 450 acres of fields, forests, and wetlands. Located in the Capital District, the center provides a variety of easily accessible programs and services for individuals, families and organized groups. In recognition of outstanding interpretive programming, the National Park Service has designated Five Rivers a National Environmental Study Area.

There is a brand new visitor center with interactive displays and exhibits, built in June 2017. See Governor Cuomo's press release (leaves DEC website) for more information about the eco-friendly features of the building. Before you head out on the trails, stop in our new visitor center to learn about the habitats and wildlife of Five Rivers, our history, and the green features of the new building.

Watch a clip showing an aerial view of the New Five Rivers Building and check out other clips on DEC's YouTube Channel.
Services that we offer include:

Public programs, guided walks and demonstrations on a variety of environmental and natural history topics

Teacher workshops, school site consultations and professional advice

Workshops providing in-depth coverage of environmental topics and outdoor skills

Guided lessons for schools and youth groups

Self-guided opportunities

Teacher Resources Loan Library offering posters, books, videos, curriculum guides and biological specimens

Access to programs and facilities for people with disabilities

Naturalist Intern Program - a training internship available to those seeking professional experience in environmental education

The interpretive programs and guided school lessons promote awareness, knowledge and appreciation of New York State's environment year-round. With over 10 miles of trails for exploration, Five Rivers fosters discovery, spiritual refreshment and physical fitness through wholesome outdoor recreation. Enjoy hiking or snowshoeing the trails, observing wildlife, and picnicking. Dogs and other pets are not permitted.

The Friends of Five Rivers (leaves DEC website) is a volunteer organization that supports environmental programs at the center.

Featured Activities

Visitor Center

Enjoy stimulating exhibits, including a live owl and an observation bee hive; scan the busy bird-feeding area from the viewing lounge; and chat with our friendly staff. A classroom, restroom facilities and a modest book shop are also available.

An accessible bathroom facility is also located next door to the Visitor Center in the comfort station for the Guided School Program building and is open every day from sunrise to sunset.

Five Rivers offers a wide variety of regularly scheduled public programs and events. Upcoming programs can be found at Five Rivers Public Programs and Event Schedule.

Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Dress for the weather! Organized groups (e.g. youth/civic groups) wishing to participate in any of these programs must call well in advance to make special arrangements.

We also offer Guided Lessons and Special Programs throughout the year. A fee is charged for these lessons to cover the cost of running the program.

We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your specific needs, we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you.

General information on hiking includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations

Five Rivers has over 10 miles of trails for your enjoyment. See Exploring Five Rivers Nature Trails for more information about the trails, including distances and terrain.

Brochures for interpretive trails are available at the Visitor Center and at trailhead kiosks. Braille, large print and audio format brochures are available upon request at the Visitor Center.

Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

General information on cross-country skiing and snowshoeing includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed on all hiking trails. five rivers offers snowshoes for rent during the winter, but they're only available when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. There is a small fee for snowshoe rental, but rentals are free for members of the Friends of Five Rivers (leaves DEC website).

General information on watchable wildlife includes tips for viewing wildlife and links to other watchable wildlife locations.

Come, leave the parking lot behind and enter a different world. Listen for the plaintive notes of the Eastern bluebird, sneak a glimpse of deer browsing in the fields and let the gentle rustle of the wind inform you. Share in the spirit of the "long green line" of conservationists at Five Rivers who still carefully study the natural world and devote their lives to its stewardship to this day.

Wildlife to Watch:

Great place for birdwatching: 225 species, no waiting!

Excellent chance for watching deer and squirrels, even in winter!

Spring and fall migrations are definitely worth a gander!

In summer, expect to encounter turtles, geese, frogs and grassland bird species

Naturalist Intern Program

The Naturalist Intern Program is a training internship available to those seeking professional experience in environmental education. Each intern will receive training in the mission and role of the DEC environmental education bureau, a wide variety of center programs, the operations and activities of a center, principles of environmental interpretation, and natural history of New York.

Accessible Features

General information on accessible recreation includes links to other locations with accessible recreation opportunities and information on permits for motorized access.

Five Rivers offers several accessible facilities and services. All amenities of the Visitor Center, Comfort Station, picnic area, Woodlot Trail and Nature's Backyard Trail are wheelchair accessible, as are several hard-surfaced interior routes. Sign interpreters are available upon request for our education programs. Braille, large print and audio format interpretive guides are available upon request, as well as wheelchairs, walkers and a scooter.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is located in Delmar, NY, at 56 Game Farm Road. See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Five Rivers. (Shift-click this off-site link to open it in a new window). The property is located at 42.608676°N, 73.889757°W.

Watch a clip about Earth Day at Five Rivers and check out other clips on DEC's YouTube Channel.

Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety

Practice Leave No Trace Principles (leaves DEC website) when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly; minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts with other users.

All users of Five Rivers Environmental Education Center should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.

Special Regulations

Visitors to DEC's environmental education centers should become familiar with the regulations governing the use of the centers as found in the New York State Register and Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR). Go to the Use of Environmental Education Centers page (leaves DEC website) to see the regulations concerning the education centers.
Please remember that the following are prohibited:

Bikes, skateboards, and motorized vehicles

Collecting, releasing, disturbing or destroying plants or animals

Collecting, disturbing or destroying cultural material

Hunting, trapping, and fishing

Pets and horses

Alcoholic beverages

Glass containers

Camping and campfires

Please stay on designated trails to protect the environmental for all visitors.

DEC has developed a Draft Unit Management Plan (UMP) (PDF) which describes the proposed management activities for these lands. In addition to management objectives, the UMP contains detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural and human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more.

History of Five Rivers

Over a century ago, much of the vicinity around what is now the Five Rivers was covered by extensive orchards. As the Great Depression took hold, many hard-scrabble farms could no longer make ends meet. In 1933, the New York State Conservation Department purchased two of these farms to develop the Delmar Experimental Game Farm. At the time, populations of upland game birds and waterfowl were in serious decline. The primary mission of the facility was to learn more about the propagation and management of these species.

Tarzan Baker releasing Canada Geese

From 1933-36, the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-72 put up buildings, fences and developed access roads throughout the property to prepare the site for game farming. CCC crews also created ponds by damming the Vlomankill, using limestone blocks salvaged from the abandoned Watervliet Lock of the old Erie Canal. In succeeding years, CCC crews created several additional duck-rearing ponds and erected several additional buildings for brooding, hatching and rearing upwards of 100,000 grouse and pheasant chicks per year. Each fall, the upland game birds and waterfowl were released on state lands throughout New York. The Canada geese that nest at Five Rivers today are thought to be descended from birds originally raised here.

In 1941, the Department established a Wildlife Research Center on site to expand on-going pathology studies, as well as to field test innovative theories in wildlife management. Techniques developed on site such as aging deer via dentition, perfecting the cannon-net and modeling wildlife populations via biometrics revolutionized the wildlife management profession nation-wide.

So as to re-direct increasing public interest away from the sensitive conservation research activities on site, in 1948 staff began developing a modest exhibition of caged wildlife in the area adjacent to the main parking lot. The menagerie came to be known far and wide as the Delmar Zoo, and firmly established the site as a vibrant educational institution. Tens of thousands of families and school group visited this remarkable collection annually. In 1970 there was a major reorganization of the Conservation Department, from which the current Department of Environmental Conservation emerged. As a result of this reorganization, priorities of the Department were reoriented and the Game Farm and Zoo were closed.

Because the site had become such an important community asset, a group of concerned citizens organized and successfully convinced the state to transform the abandoned site into an environmental education center. Thereupon, the Department developed a rustic amphitheater, a series of nature trails and refurbished a former sign shop as a Visitor Center. The new facility was opened to the public in June of 1972. It was renamed the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, a name suggested by SUNY Albany meteorologist Dr. Vincent Schaefer, to denote the five rivers which comprise the watershed within the Center's service area, namely the Hudson, Mohawk, Hoosic and Sacandaga rivers and the Schoharie Creek.

Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities & Other Information

State Lands and Facilities

Gas, food and other supplies, dining opportunities and lodging can be found in the nearby communities of Albany and Delmar.

Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau (leaves DEC website) can provide information about the other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.

Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.

Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chamber of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.

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It's no surprise that authors are incredibly good at bringing their own books to life. Whether through live or pre-recorded visits, read-aloud videos, or other virtual author activities, kids will connect with books like never before! Here are some of our favorite options to try.

Pre-Recorded Virtual Author Visits

Check out these videos of presentations authors have given at schools and libraries. There are authors here that will interest students at any age.

Arree Chung

Hear Chung talk about the process of creating his book Mixed: A Colorful Story. The allegory of one color who thinks it's better than the others is meaningful at any age.

Bao Phi

Bao Phi's lovely book A Different Pond showcases the relationship between a father and his son. As they fish for the food their family needs, the father tells his son about a pond from his own childhood in faraway Vietnam.

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Author of the Newbery Honor book Other Words for Home, Jasmine Warga gives an engaging talk about how she writes.

Jennifer L. Holm

From her Babymouse graphic novels to the Sunny series and beyond, Holm writes books that middle grade readers absolutely love.

J.H. Reynolds

Do your students love the thrills and chills of the MonsterStreet series? Then they'll love seeing its author answer kids' questions about reading and writing!

J.K. Rowling

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Kate Messner

Kate Messner writes fiction, nonfiction, novels, chapter books, and picture books, so there's a good chance most kids have read at least one of her books.

Katherine Applegate

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Here's another name kids will recognize. Whether they love The Giver, the Gooney Bird series, or any of her other numerous works, they'll enjoy listening to her speak and answer audience questions.

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The Last Kids on Earth book series is now a Netflix series too! Listen to author Max Brallier talk about his writing process and give kids a writing challenge of their own.

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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has a terrific roundup of virtual author visits and writing workshops too. Here are some to consider.

Gutman has written all sorts of books for kids, and he's happy to do virtual school visits. Find his offerings and prices at his website.

Nonfiction children's author Kurtz loves to present his books to kids of all ages. His virtual offerings include readings, interviews, and concept-based workshops.

Long does both in-person and virtual author visits based on her popular books, like How I Became a Pirate. Visit her website to see her offerings and book a visit.

Biebow's colorful book about the inventor of Crayola crayons is a delight. She offers free virtual visits, plus interactive in-person workshops.

Known for Dahlia in Bloom, Koehler offers both virtual author visits and writing workshops. She does professional development workshops for teachers too.

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When you hear authors read their own books, it gives you a whole new perspective on their works. That makes read-alouds some of our favorite virtual author activities.

Hale's YouTube channel includes a playlist called Storytime With Uncle Bruce. Hear him read about Clark the Shark and other hilarious characters.

Gutman has a whole collection of read-alouds on his Facebook page, like Miss Blake Is a Flake. Kids will love his wacky style!

Visit her YouTube channel to see the author read her book Where Are My Books? She's got a few other read-alouds too, along with drawing tips.

Fabien Cousteau is the grandson of famed sea explorer Jacques Cousteau. His book series explores his own experiences under the water, and you can watch his read-aloud on Facebook.

You'll feel inspired when you hear Byers read her heartfelt book I Am Enough.

Lin reads aloud from her picture books as well as chapters from her longer books on her YouTube channel.

Watch Knowles read the first chapter of her middle-grade novel Where the Heart Is, while giving students a fun writing exercise.

Hear Cook read a variety of books from her collection, like Wilma Jean the Worry Machine. Her YouTube channel also includes interviews, advice, and other fun virtual author activities.

Watch Messner read Fergus and Zeke and the 100th Day of School in this YouTube video.

This read-aloud of Fry Bread includes some of the author's thoughts on writing the book and the recipe he included at the end.

Listen to Henderson read the first chapter of her book The Magic in Changing Your Stars on YouTube.

The author regularly shares read-alouds of his books, like I Love You Like a Pig, on his Instagram page.

The author has added a collection of videos of herself reading from her picture books on Instagram. Titles include When We Are Kind and You Hold Me Up.

Hear readings from Shusterman's books on his YouTube channel, including excerpts and complete short stories.

The author created a Stay at Home: Story Time section on his website. Initially made during the 2020 COVID lockdown, these videos are still lots of fun to watch.

Visit Reynolds' Facebook page to see him read from some of his most popular books, like The Dot.

The award-winning author and illustrator reads from her book The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg in this YouTube video.

The author reads his picture books on his YouTube channel, where he also has lots of drawing videos for inspiration.

Other Virtual Author Activities

So many wonderful authors and publishers have YouTube or Instagram channels! Join them as they teach you how to draw, offer writing tips, and lots more.

Kids will do more than just watch these videos. They'll write, draw, and create on their own, inspired by famous authors and illustrators.

Watch story time, Cressida Cowell's summer camp, author interviews, how-to-draw videos, and a whole lot more.

The prolific author has a robust website full of videos, activities, podcasts, and more virtual author activities to engage kids of a variety of ages.

The Lunch Lady author and illustrator has a series of videos showing kids how to draw some of their favorite characters. His YouTube channel also has cartooning tips, writing tips, pep talks, and shorts.

This YouTube channel is rich with content, including interviews, tour journals, how-to-draw tips, and so much more.

The Kennedy Center sponsored this series of videos with the beloved author of classics like Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Author and illustrator of hits like Smile and Drama shares drawings, time-lapse videos, and more on her Instagram page.

Aspiring illustrators will enjoy this series, where any kid can learn to draw creatures of every kind.

These half-hour chats with well-known middle grade authors are the perfect length to share with your classes.

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Virtual field trips are a game changer. Not only do they fill in for real field trips when budgets and other roadblocks prevent in-person options, but virtual field trips also open doors to educational experiences all over the country and the world, both past and present. No fundraising or permission slips required!

(Note: For anyone who needs it, YouTube offers a closed-captioning option. Just click the CC button in the bottom right-hand corner.)

Amazon Career Tours are free virtual field trips that inspire students to pursue careers of the future. Tour whenever, wherever on Kahoot! Each tour comes with a Teacher Toolkit that includes a facilitation guide and student worksheets.

2. The Zoo

There are so many amazing online options when it comes to zoos that we couldn't narrow it down to just one. Most zoos have live webcams in some of their most popular exhibits, such as the KC Zoo Polar Bear Cam and the Giant Panda Cam at Smithsonian's National Zoo. However, some zoos offer a more in-depth look. You'll definitely want to check out the San Diego Zoo as their site for kids includes behind-the-scenes videos and stories, as well as a variety of printable activities and online games. Check out our full list of virtual zoo goodness.

3. The Aquarium

It's a similar story with aquariums. You have your pick of live webcams, but our favorites are the Georgia Aquarium's Ocean Voyager webcam (wait for the whale shark!) and the "Jelly Cam" at Monterey Bay Aquarium (so soothing). The Seattle Aquarium even has a 30-minute video tour. Want more under-the-sea fun? Here's our ultimate list of virtual aquarium field trips.

4. The Farm

The classic preschool field trip goes online! You can have your pick of dairy farm field trips, but we like this one from the Dairy Alliance and this one from Stonyfield Organic. Farm Food 360 gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Canadian farm and food tours-from raising pigs to making milk and cheese. We're also loving these virtual egg farm field trips from the American Egg Board.

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5. An Art Museum

We found 20 art museums with virtual tours, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art's # MetKids and its awesome Where's Waldo? setup. And you can't miss the world-famous Louvre in Paris (no passport needed!). Check out the current virtual tours: Traveling Materials and Objects, the Advent of the Artist, the Body in Movement, and Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader!

6. A National Park

From webcams at Hawaii volcanoes to a virtual run along the rim of the Grand Canyon, you have tons of options here. Our top pick would have to be Yellowstone. The interactive maps are a great way to see the Mammoth Hot Springs and Mud Volcano, but we think kids will be psyched about the Old Faithful Geyser livestream and the opportunity to make their own predictions for its next eruption. Check out everything the National Park Service has to offer virtually.

7. A Planetarium

Through Stellarium Web, kids can explore over 60,000 stars, locate planets, and watch sunrises and solar eclipses. If you enter your location, you can see all the constellations that are visible in the night sky in your corner of the world.

Take your students on a virtual field trip of a recycling center and a modern landfill. Plus, there's a full-on curriculum that includes lesson plans, take-home handouts, and more.

Nickelodeon teamed up with two astronauts on the International Space Station to demonstrate how slime reacts to microgravity and had kids reproduce those same demonstrations back here on Earth. It makes for an amazing 15-minute virtual field trip.

The Nature Conservancy has a brand-new virtual field trip entitled "You're the Scientist! Citizen Science, Frogs & Cicadas." Check out their full library of videos on topics like climate change and water security.

Discovery Education hosts a variety of virtual events -each with a companion guide with hands-on learning activities. Current offerings include "Making a New Life: The Courage of a Refugee" and "The Future Is Now" (architectural and engineering innovations). Stay tuned for their upcoming civics virtual field trip, "The American Ideal."

This virtual field trip from Great Lakes Now has three components: coastal wetlands, algae, and lake sturgeon. Each video is a quick five minutes long.

Explore online exhibits and discover the history and evolution of play. Check out board games that changed play, sports video games that shaped digital play, and the making of Monopoly to name a few.

Kids can learn about the most recent Census and how census data is collected and used. This virtual field trip also features interviews with subject matter experts and an interactive challenge.

The "Museum of We the People," the Constitution Center serves as a "headquarters for civic education." Check out the Interactive Constitution section, and be sure to watch the virtual tour.

Houston, we have a virtual field trip. Three, actually. All with companion educator guides. The star of the show is the behind-the-scenes tour of the Johnson Space Center.

Boise State put together this fully interactive virtual field trip with text, photos, audio, and video about the history of music. The four featured music locations are: Vienna, Austria; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; and Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia.

This living-history museum provides a look into life in an early American community. The website offers five different webcams featuring areas such as the tavern and the armory.

This virtual experience of George Washington's home is incredibly well done. Enter the different buildings-from the opulent mansion to the chilling slave quarters-and click on different items for video and text explanations.

This virtual tour comes with a real tour guide! Blaine Kortemeyer is the Assistant Chief of Interpretation and Education, who lends his expertise on the building of this national monument. The 3D Explorer is also an excellent tool.

Take a visit to the National WWII Museum for "a cross-country virtual expedition to discover the science, sites, and stories of the creation of the atomic bomb." Don't forget to download the classroom guide!

For a look inside the iconic building, check out the 360° tour of some of the most historic rooms of the People's House, from the Situation Room to the Oval Office. Examine each room and check out the contents up close.

The National Museum of Natural History's virtual experiences are self-guided, room-by-room tours of permanent, current, and past exhibits. Be sure to send kids to the second floor Bone Hall so they can take a look at all different kinds of skeletons.

A collaboration with over 1,200 leading museums and archives, Google Arts & Culture is an incredible storehouse of monumental works of art. We recommend the Street View and Play sections.

Boasting the world's largest collection of 360° image videos, 360 Cities provides kids with the opportunity to see stunning panoramas across the globe, including their video of the ice floe on the Vistula River in Poland.

It's the official residence of the Queen of England, and boy, is it opulent! Get a peek inside the gorgeous Grand Staircase, White Drawing Room, Throne Room, and Blue Drawing Room.

See one of the wonders of the world with this amazing, thousands-year-old fortification system known the world over. This virtual tour has four scenes available (you have to pay to get access to all 14). The bird's-eye view of Mutianyu pass is a highlight.

Most of us recognize the giant stone statues of Easter Island, but what's the story behind them? Nova's online adventure "Secrets of Easter Island" delves into the mystery with a virtual tour.

National Geographic lets you explore the world's largest cave, located in Vietnam. Use the interactive map to enjoy the fully immersive experience (sound on!).

You don't need a time machine! Discovering Ancient Egypt has a ton of free resources, but it's the interactive pyramid map and 3D temple reconstructions that really give it a field trip feel.

Virtually visit Turn Back the Clock, a museum exhibit that ran for two years at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Through compelling personal stories, innovative interactive media, and pop culture artifacts, the exhibit takes guests through seven decades of history-from the dawn of the nuclear age to significant policy questions our leaders face today.

No, really! You can absolutely "go" to the red planet. With Access Mars, you can see the actual surface of Mars, recorded by NASA's Curiosity rover. Trust us-don't skip the intro. And if your kids liked that, check out this 4K tour of the moon. These may go down in history as some of the best virtual field trips your students get to experience.

Take a virtual tour of this historical battleship located on the Camden waterfront. This battleship has traveled more miles than any other!

No need to travel to Rome! Take in the amazing art and architecture located in the Vatican Museums with these 360-degree views.

Download the app and climb aboard the virtual tram line! Take a virtual walk through the Space Center Houston with informational stops along the way.

Virtually visit museum rooms in the famous Louvre located in Paris. Even check out The Louvre kids' site for student-friendly galleries and stories. You can't visit The Louvre without seeing the Mona Lisa, so check out their immersive Mona Lisa experience available in the app store.

This interactive tour of Ellis Island lets students explore places like the Baggage Room and the Stairs of Separation through short stories, historical photographs, videos, and audio clips. Students can also hear the stories of real kids who recently immigrated to the United States, explore colorful charts and graphs with immigration data, and watch a 30-minute movie that includes a Q&A with National Park Service Rangers who explain what coming to America was like for many immigrants.

38. Plimoth Patuxet Museums

Travel back to the 17th century with options for free, on-demand, digital resources or a live, 1-hour virtual school program led by a Plimoth Patuxet Contemporary Indigenous Museum Educator. Students explore Wampanoag daily life and history; discover the real history of Thanksgiving and the legend behind it; meet a 17th-century Pilgrim; get an interactive sneak peak into 17th-century wardrobes; and learn about simple machines and water power at the Plimoth Grist Mill. There are also options for virtual hands-on history workshops, including Wampanoag Pottery and Write Like a Pilgrim.

When you can't visit the museum in person, 3D virtual field trips to the Children's Museum Houston are the next best thing. All videos are produced and curated by museum educators and feature hands-on activities that can be done in the classroom. Topics include nutrition, math, states of matter, forces and properties of water, and more.

Beyond the Battle Field is a virtual field trip for grades 2-8 hosted by Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived historical-fiction series for kids. Students will meet a museum educator as well as the museum curator, and explore artifacts and documents from the American Revolution. Plus they'll hear the stories of teens who served during the war. There's also a Classroom Kit available with a vocabulary list and discussion questions by grade level.

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Makerspace or STEM projects for kids don't have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, some of the best projects use recycled or repurposed items like cardboard or soda bottles which means nothing to buy.

Below, we've compiled some of our favorite projects that are great for makerspaces.

Learn how to make a boat out of a soda bottle, create a car from cardboard and many more.

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Build a simple circuit using a pizza box (no soldering required)

Create circuit tiles which are interchangeable blocks used to form different circuits.

Using a simple hobby motor and cardboard, you can make a frog robot that is very entertaining.

Learn how to make this simple foam boat with dc motor and homemade propeller.

These battery powered cars are super fun and can be made with a few basic parts.

Paper circuits are a really great way to learn the basics of circuits and electricity. Make light-up greeting card and more.

These bristlebots are a smaller version of the brushbot and use toothbrush heads and vibrating motors.

Make a flying airplane using cardboard, a coke bottle and a DC hobby motor. Really cool !

Create a vibrating and moving junkbot using everyday "junk" or items in your recycle bin.

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Learn the basics of how a DC motor works by creating your own simple motor.

Make your own simple LED flashlight using popsicle sticks and copper tape. Learn how circuits and switches work.

Create this electric bottle car by reusing bottles and other recyclable materials.

This rubber band helicopter is simple and easy to create. Once you build one, you can experiment with other designs.

Marble runs are like an amusement park for marbles. Here are 10 marble runs you can create at your makerspace.

Create this simple hydraulic machine using a plastic syringe for the lift mechanism. Learn about a hydraulic system.

Using conductive and insulating dough, you can create squishy circuits that light-up, move and make noise.

This cardboard chair project is a great way to recycle and re-purpose cardboard into functional furniture.

These scribble bots are also known as scribble machines and are great for STEAM /Art activities.

Brushbots are a simple, fun type of robot that you can build out of arts and crafts materials.

Here are 3 simple STEM boats that don't need a DC motor. Learn how to make a putt-putt, paddle and balloon-powered boat.

Make your own cardboard hydraulic arm that focuses on the principles of hydraulic movements.

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Actually we have assembled over 105 engineering projects for kids and are adding more as we complete or find more resources.

Why list so many engineering projects for kids?

Recent information from the Department of Labor Statistics forecasts that the largest job and demand growth will be in the technology fields between now and 2030.

Did you know the interest in engineering and STEM decreases for girls as they move into the upper grade levels in school?

A study conducted by Microsoft in partnership with KRC Research , related to engineering activities and STEM education, indicated that even with increased exposure for females to STEM education, interest in engineering and STEM related jobs did not increase as expected.

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Below we have 105 engineering projects for kids. Whether you need a group or individual project, there is a variety of engineering projects listed below from which to choose.

Listed first are a few STEM and engineering activities specifically for preschoolers. We encourage you to involve your preschoolers with activities that may seem above grade level, as they will still learn by watching or participating in a small way, i.e. handing an older sibling supplies as needed, letting them take photos of the project along the way, or having them work on their own version of the project.

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