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Discover the Forest web site & contest encourage kids to get outdoors
"Why don't kids play
outside more?" This is a common topic of discussion while out
hiking with my adult pals. Although the distractive effects of
smart phones, tablets, video games and TV always play into the banter, we
have not come up with a one-size-fits-all answer. Research has shown
that children who recreate outdoors are less stressed, develop rich
imaginations and have fitter bodies and stronger immune systems. So,
where the heck are the kids on Arizona trails? One way to use
entertainment technology to encourge kids to get curious about the
outdoors--and hopefully whine to go on a hike--- is to visit the Discover the Forest web site. The
family-friendly, interactive site offers dozens of ideas for
nature-based activities such as hiking, camping and fishing. Also,
to promote the July 31st release of the woodland-centric movie The Smurfs 2, the
Forest Service, Sony Pictures and Discover the Forest are conducting
an "America the Blue-tiful" Instagram photo contest. Just head out into nature, snap a photo of something BLUE, tag and share for a chance to win Smurfy prizes. Contest runs through July 30, 2013. This is not a paid endorsement.
America the Blue-tiful
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