"From sea to shining sea, our country is home to gorgeous landscapes,
vibrant waterways, and historic treasures that all Americans can enjoy.
But right now, young people are spending more time in front of screens
than outside, and that means they are missing out on valuable
opportunities to explore, learn and play in the spectacular outdoor
places that belong to all of them.
President Obama is committed to giving every kid the chance to
explore America’s great outdoors and unique history. That’s why, today,
he launched an Every Kid in a Park
initiative, which calls on each of our agencies to help get all
children to visit and enjoy the outdoors and inspire a new generation of
Americans to experience their country’s unrivaled public lands and
waters. Starting in September, every fourth-grader in the Nation will
receive an “Every Kid in a Park” pass that’s good for free admission to
all of America’s federal lands and waters -- for them and their families
-- for a full year..."
Kids in a park
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