Activities & Virtual Travel

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 3 Minutes : Travel the entire 2,650 mile distance of this trail from Mexico through the US and Canada in three minutes, "taking in beautiful footage of forests, deserts, and snow-capped peaks" (The Week Jr)

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail in 4 Minutes : See views along the 3,100 mile long trail connecting Mexico and Canada along the Rocky Mountains

Nitro Roller Coaster : This "short but thrilling video gives you a front-row seat on the Nitro Roller Coaster" in New Jersey.

The Week Junior Activity Hub : "Fun experiments and exciting activities you can do at home, to help keep children exploring, learning and creating" (The Week Jr)

Foldify App : Create 3D figures on iPad or iPhone, then print and fold them from paper

11 Year Old Skater Lands a Tricky Move : Gui Khury, an 11 year old from Brazil, is the first person in history to land a 1080 degree turn on a vertical skateboard ramp

A Video Guide to Union Glacier Camp, Antarctica : "This five-minute film takes you to one of the most isolated places on Earth. Union Glacier Camp in West Antarctica holds up to 70 people. There are phone booths but no internet and a blue ice runway where planes arrive with food, equipment, and visitors" (The Week Jr).

Information on Youth Sports : You can search "the Home of Youth Sports" for drills, and resources, and sports programs in your area.