National Parks Computer Lab

Today you will find information about a National park that you would like to visit.

My example is: Mount Rainier National Park

Go here:
http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

Click on "FIND A PARK", Click on any state to find a park (“WA”). I choose Mount Rainier Park on the map

Look at and find 5 photos of the park Under “Photos and Multimedia”

Click on "Plan your visit"

Where is ______________________Park located?

Hours open:________________________________

Is the park closed on holidays? (Christmas, Easter, what days?)

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How will you get there?
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How much will it cost?

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It is a big park?
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How many days would you want to stay?

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What is interesting about this park?


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Go to:

www.google.com

Type in your park, ex "Mount Rainier Park" ,

Name three new things you found out about your park:

1.

2.

3.

Also go to:

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/parks/park_rainier.html
go to "All National Parks" and find your park there.

Copy and paste a picture of your park from the National Geographic website:


BONUS QUESTIONS:

What kind of activities would you like to do and why?



Where in the park will you go to do these activities?


How will you get there?

Look here for information on HOTELS/ Build Your Trip/DESTINATION: (type in your park) or VACATION PACKAGES to the National Park you chose:
http://www.expedia.com/

What did you find out?