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1 Government Health

http://www.healthierUS.gov/

The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve peoples lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. Deciding to live a healthier life is easy. This site provides information on how to improve health habits and make physical activity routine, eat more healthy foods, protect families from illness.

2 Council on Physical Fitness

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov

President fitness council published by the Surgeon General promotes physical fitness programs and activities, and includes information on school fitness awards and Silver Eagle corps for seniors.

3 Fitness.gov

http://www.fitness.gov

Fitness.gov gives health, physical activity, fitness and sports information from the Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Find out about the Council and its work, view publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations, and take the adult fitness test.

4 National Parks Services

http://www.nps.gov

Park related outdoor activities are listed from the National Parks Services Department with the ability to find parks through search or by state. Also has information on park history and natural sciences, Special features has activities for teachers and kids.

5 Recreation.gov

http://www.recreation.gov

Outdoor activities with information on recreation areas, camping, tours and wilderness permits. Other resources and information about federal lands and recreation sites. Includes search capabilities by state, federal agency or recreational activities.

6 Kids.gov

http://www.kids.gov

Fun activities from the Folger Shakespeare Library. Learn about Shakespeare and more activities for kids.

7 ALtrec

http://www.altrec.com

Information from commercial site on camping, hiking, cycling, boating, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, fly fishing and traveling.

8 History of the Circus - PBS

http://www.pbs.org/opb/circus/in-the-ring/history-circus

History of the Circus. The modern-day circus is a traveling menagerie of international performers, artists, animals and vendors who transform empty parking lots or fields - if only for a week or two - into a magical place where trapeze performers defy gravity, nimble jugglers defy logic, and wild animals and their human trainers defy expectations.

9 Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.ht

To effectively combat stress, we need to activate the bodys natural relaxation response. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, and yoga. Fitting these activities into your life can help reduce everyday stress and boost your energy and mood.