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We all need our exercise!
Just because it's Friday!
Here's a very cute video of a cat, Maui, enjoying the treadmill. She just can't get enough of it, it seems. Enjoy!

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Nothing Says Happiness Like Getting Outside!
Good news from Ohio!
An organization, Leave No Child Inside Northwest Ohio, is working to alleviate the syndrome of spending too much time indoors by providing a network where families can discover lots of ways - and reasons - to get outside regularly.

Check out the Milky Way at Joshua Tree National Park (a personal favorite!)
America's Best Idea - the national parks - gets even better this weekend with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.

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There's nothing more fun than playing at the beach!

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Here's an amazing video of an orphaned short-tailed fruit bat being hand-raised by dedicated animal lovers at Bat World Sanctuary.

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Climbing Trees Is Awesome!
A growing disconnection between city children and nature threatens disastrous consequences for the environment, one of Western Australia's top scientists has warned.
Fantastic Video From An Inspirational And Powerful Speaker
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100 Great Hikes!
Best Hikes with Kids San Francisco Bay Area
By Laure Latham

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Watch The Beluga Whale Swaying To The Rhythm!
Check out this Mariachi band in Connecticut serenading a beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium, where they were performing during a wedding.
Their best audience yet!