Trails & Hiking
This type of trail forms a loop, ending where you started.
What is a LOOP TRAIL?
This part of the tree absorbs water from the ground.
What are ROOTS?
This small mammal is known for gathering acorns.
This playground structure is used for climbing and sliding down.
What is a SLIDE?
This activity involves moving at a faster pace than walking but slower than running.
What is JOGGING?
What is WATER?
The U.S. agency that manages national parks.
What is the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE?
This essential item helps you find direction if you get lost.
What is a COMPASS?
This process allows plants to make food using sunlight.
What is PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
These types of animals are most active at night.
What is NOCTURNAL?
A dedicated public recreational space (often containing green space and/or playgrounds) is called this.
What is a PARK?
Stretching before activity helps prevent this.
This product will protect your skin from UV rays
What is SUNSCREEN?
The practice of hiking long distances for multiple days with gear (often a backpack).
What is BACKPACKING?
This type of tree keeps its needles year-round.
What is EVERGREEN?
This bird is known for its hooting sound and nighttime hunting.
What is an OWL?
This U.S National Park is known for active steaming geysers.
What is YELLOWSTONE?
This term describes how hard your heart is working during exercise.
What is HEART RATE?
In case of this, you should call this number in the U.S.
What is 911?
Hikers often follow these colored markers tied to trees or rocks.
What are TRAIL BLAZES?
The rings inside a tree trunk can tell you this.
What is the AGE of the tree?
This survival adaptation helps animals blend into their surroundings.
What is CAMOUFLAGE?
Named after a primate, kids will hang from these at playgrounds
What are MONKEY BARS?
This wearable device counts your steps.
What is a PEDOMETER?
This kit contains bandages and supplies for minor injuries.
What is a FIRST AID KIT?
This famous 2,190-mile trail runs from Georgia to Maine.
What is the APPALACHIAN TRAIL?
Trees that lose their leaves each fall are called this.
What are DECIDUOUS trees?
Animals that eat only plants are called this.
What is an HERBIVORE?
These loose particles, made of wood or rubber, are often placed under playground equipment to prevent injuries.
This type of exercise will increase your heart rate and improve endurance
What is CARDIO?
The three-letter acronym that assists you with navigation
What is GPS?
The "pack it in, pack it out" principle that means leaving without any remaining waste.
What is LEAVE NO TRACE?
This outer protective layer of a tree shields it from damage and disease.
What is BARK?
A baby deer is called this.
What is a FAWN?
This outdoor structure is often found in parks to provide shade, seating, and an occasional performance venue
What is a PAVILION?
This term describes how long you can keep exercising without getting too tired.
What is ENDURANCE?
If you’re lost, this simple rule reminds you to stay in one place to make it easier for rescuers to find you.