This summer, there will be 3 fee-free weekends at more than 100 national parks. Usually these parks charge entrance fees but the entrance fees will be waived during these 3 weekends.

• June 20-21, 2009
• July 18-19, 2009
• August 15-16, 2009

Click HERE for to find the national park nearest you and for more information.

I love summer reading programs and this one from Half Price Books is really great. Kids 12 and under can earn a $3 Half Price Books Shopping Card for each week they read at least 15 minutes a day. Click HERE for more details.