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National Parks Encourage Kids Outdoor Play

A new study shows 60% of kids spend less than a hour a day outside. There's a new movement to change that. The National Park Foundation found that 59% of parents admit their schedule makes it a challenge to spend time outdoors. Neil Mulholland is the President and CEO of the National Park Foundation. “These findings show a concerning trend; families spend more time inside and miss out on the physical and emotional benefits of being outdoors. National Parks are an accessible resources to remedy this issue and winter is a great time to visit one of the nearly 400 national parks.” Currently one in three adults and one in six kids are obese in the U.S.

 

 

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