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Every Kid Outdoors

Hey fourth graders! See America’s natural wonders and historic sites for free.

Every Kid Outdoors is a federal government effort to get every fourth grader in the nation into public lands and waters. The goal is to foster the next generation of environmental stewards and ocean guardians eager to enjoy America's natural treasures. Many NOAA locations provide ideal settings for visitors to experience hands-on activities that can inspire a sense of wonder and a thirst for knowledge about our special ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes places — and most NOAA public spaces and visitor centers offer free admission!

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National Marine Sanctuaries

NOAA sanctuary sites are located throughout the nation and include rocky reefs, lush kelp forests, whale migrations corridors, deep-sea canyons, and underwater archaeological sites.
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Every Kid Outdoors

Official Every Kid Outdoors website: Learn more about how you and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.
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Estuarine Research Reserves

The National Estuarine Research Reserves System protects more than 1.3 million coastal and estuarine acres in reserves located throughout the nation.

Explore NOAA Sanctuaries and Estuarine Research Reserves