What’s New in Kansas, December 2009
Kansas Coalition for Children in Nature (KCCN) Encourages More Outdoor Time for Children: After a number of strategic working group meetings, the KCCN is in the process of creating a report for the governor that will implement steps to encourage children to spend more time playing and learning outdoors.
The organization comprises representatives of public health, conservation, environmental education, recreation, agriculture and business. Children today spend an average of more than six hours a day with electronic media; the amount of time children spend outside has dropped by half in 20 years. Research has shown that time in nature improves a child’s academic performance, concentration, balance, coordination and self-esteem. The outdoor product in Kansas represents a wealth of opportunities to get kids involved in the great outdoors including hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding and more.
Lawrence, KS Celebrates the Holidays Kansas-Style:
The first snowflakes have flown, and the holiday season is settling upon Kansas. That means shoppers will be treated to a number of unique products that only Kansas can offer. In Lawrence’s vibrant downtown, there are more than 70 locally-owned boutiques and galleries featuring items that you won’t find other places, including some of the state’s most beautiful fine art. Combine the shopping with a month of traditions to include the Gingerbread House Festival and Viewing, the Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade and the Festival of Nativities, and see why Lawrence typifies a traditional Kansas holiday.
For more information visit www.visitlawrence.com
For more information on the entire state of Kansas, visit www.travelks.com
December 3, 2009
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