10 ways to spend the summer with children

Rivers are flowing, temperatures are rising, wildlife are returning to higher-elevation ranges, and schools are out. Are you looking for fun outdoor activities to do this summer before school starts back up again? Challenge yourself and your family to try a few or all of these activities for a summer worth remembering.

Explore aquatic habitats

Healthy aquatic habitats have lots of life in them like frogs, crayfish and many aquatic insects that help to break down dead leaves and provide food for other animals like fish. Head out to a local pond or stream with a few household ?research? supplies to see some of the cool creatures living there.

Visit one of Wyoming's ten fish hatcheries

A fish hatchery is one of the only places people can get an up-close view at fish in all stages of their life - and they welcome visitors year round. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department operates ten hatcheries and rearing stations across the state, open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily.?Youth who visit four or more hatcheries and submit photos of themselves with the hatchery sign are eligible to complete the Hatchery Hop--part of the Youth Fishing Challenge. Those who submit an approved application will earn a collectable certificate from Game and Fish.?Plan your trip and find a hatchery near you.

Youth invited to Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day

Youth from across Wyoming are invited to the upcoming Medicine Lodge Kids Outdoor Day ? an exciting and fun filled day of outdoor activities for kids on Aug. 26.?The event, co-hosted by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming State Parks, will take place at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site in Hyattville.

Now is the time to enroll in hunter education

Summer is in full swing and big game hunting season is right around the corner. First-time hunters should not let barbeques, vacations and other activities sidetrack them into forgetting about signing up for hunter education. Hunter education classes are still being offered statewide.

Wyoming is full of wildlife, especially in the summer! Check out this collection of trail camera footage collected by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and see how many different species you can count!