Park Days Out

Public parks are at their best and getting better in April. Plan a day trip with your kids. Pair younger children with older siblings (or an adult) and send them on quests to find things in the park, perhaps a certain color flower or a stone bench. An old cell phone is great for snapping pictures of their finds. You can call your local parks department ahead to find out what's blooming or other interesting things for your youngsters to discover.