The 2nd edition of Frommer’s National Parks with Kids (2008) is now in the Travel Neighborhood.  If your family enjoys spending days in the outdoors exploring the wonders of the natural world, this resource is a good place to start researching a great getaway that everyone will enjoy.   The focus is on 15 National Park units including Cape Cod and Cape Hatteras National Seashores, with maps and “fast facts” contact info for post offices, ATMs and local hospitals.  You’ll find out when to go and how far to plan ahead, safety tips, kid-friendly programs inside the park, nearby family-friendly accommodations, places to eat, campgrounds, and opportunities for the active family such as horseback riding, rafting, wildlife watching and mountain biking.

The library has many informative books about our National Parks as well as the current summer issue of National Parks (the magazine of the National Parks and Conservation Association) in the reading room near the Media center.  Be sure to check the NPS websites to get current info, too.  Enjoy!