“Life in the Seven Kingdoms is never dull . . .” –Jen McConnel, School Library Journal

Were you ever a Junior Ranger?

image of 4th grade pass to parks

I’ve been doing a little more research for the next Seven Kingdoms Fairy Tale. Look what I found! 🙂 Did you know you can get a Junior Ranger badge and book for your kids (ages 5 to 13+) at all of these National and State Parks? If the list of 400+ parks overwhelms you, try […]

Blast from the past in the National Park

This sign says: “Risk of loss of life! Walking outside of the marked trails is absolutely forbidden. Vogelsang was used for military exercises until 2005. Risk of loss of life . . . Wear a hat and long-sleeved shirt against ticks and sunburn and cover your skin against frostbite. Don’t leave your toothpaste or bacon […]