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Photo: Peppermint bark

Photograph by Rebecca Hale/NGS Staff

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Peppermint Bark

Make your own delicious peppermint bark to eat or give away as a gift.

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Illustration: A hand reaching towards a mailbox

Decipher the Postal Bar Code

Bar codes are one way that the U.S. Postal Service streamlines mail delivery and keeps mail out of the wrong hands. Find out how to decipher these bar codes!
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CAMP HYATT
Photo: two mountain goats

(AD) Swim, hike, hula, and make s'mores at Camp Hyatt.

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  • Photo: Snowy woods

    Snow Cream

    Snow is pretty and fun to play in. It can also be dessert!

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  • Photograph: bucket filled with cleaning supplies and rags

    Car Wash Kit

    Make this cool kit, then help Mom or Dad wash the car!

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  • Photo: an mp3 player in a denim pocket

    MP3 Player Holder

    Make a holder for an MP3 player.

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  • Photo: Two pinecone birdfeeders

    Wild Bird Treat

    Make this easy craft to feed the hungry birds this winter.

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  • Photo: Paper flower bouquet

    Tissue Paper Flower

    Create a bouquet of these beautiful tissue paper flowers for someone special. What a great way to reuse leftover tissue paper and show someone you care!

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Did You Know?

Bats are the only mammals that fly.