I remember getting in a boat at a very young age. For as long as I can remember, my dad has been a fisherman and I have grown up doing the same. I loved fishing with my dad as a kid and remember taking trips with him to do it. We would get up while it was still dark. He would drive while I slept. My mom would pack a cooler of food for us. We would fish all day and then head home at night. These are some of my favorite memories as a young girl. Because of those memories, I was happy to hear about Explore the Blue and wanted to share it with you.
From a press release about Explore the Blue:
To inspire a love of boating and fishing at an early age, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing™ campaign and Discovery Education, the leader in digital content for the classroom, have teamed up to create ExploretheBlue.com. This brand-new, interactive website brings on-the-water experiences to life with cross-curricular lesson plans, printable outdoor activities for the family, and an interactive boating and fishing game called the ‘Thrill of the Catch.’
Now for the really fun part!
To reward those who share stories about their love of the outdoors, Take Me Fishing, Discovery Education and Sports Authority are also launching the Explore the Blue Essay Contest. By submitting an essay describing their favorite fishing or boating experience, one lucky student can win a family vacation to Yellowstone National Park. The trip will include airfare, lodging, $650 in spending money and fun on-the-water activities. The winner will also receive a $250 gift certificate from Sports Authority to purchase outdoor gear and five runners up will receive $100 gift cards.
I would encourage all of you that have memories and stories similar to mine to enter this contest. You could win some great prizes! Good luck if you enter!
Michelle says
That’s pretty neat.
I can remember going fishing with my dad a few times but never early in the morning.
I wish you luck on winning the contest.