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How to Digitally Celebrate National Park Week
National Park Week Every April, the National Park Service teams up with the National Park Foundation to celebrate the presidentially-proclaimed National Park Week! National Park Week 2020 will be from April 18 to April 26. The goal of this observance is to educate about the importance of national parks and the land and wildlife they protect, as well as encourage everyone to get out and explore the history, culture, and beauty of Earth’s amazing places. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, though, National Park Week will be a little different this year. Events have been canceled and most facilities are closed. While outdoor...
The Importance of Getting Outdoors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC Guidelines As the coronavirus pandemic continues, we all need to be doing our part to help slow the spread of the virus. Currently, to keep ourselves and our community healthy, the CDC guidelines state to do the following: Practice Social Distancing: Remain 6 feet away from others that are not a part of your household and avoid any type of large gathering. Wash Your Hands: Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. This is especially important to do right after you’ve been in a public space...
Camping, Hiking & Spending Time in Nature is Good for Your Health
Happy and Heathy You probably noticed that the first time you go hiking or camping for the first time, or after a long break, you feel happy, relaxed, refreshed, and just... good. It is the kind of feeling that makes you want to go every chance you get. It is the same reason just about any outdoor hobby or sport quickly becomes a passion for those who do them. Have you ever wondered why this happens though? The answer is actually quite simple! Being out in nature is proven to be good for both your mental and physical health, and...
How to Visit National Parks for Free in 2020
Visiting National Parks We have yet to visit a national park that we did not instantly fall in love with. The preserved, pristine beauty and the unique, vast landscapes that each park offers is well worth every trip! According to the National Park Service, 309 national parks do not charge entrance fees so you can visit them any day of the year for free! The other 110 parks charge an entrance fee of $5-$35 dollars. As way to encourage and motivate more individuals to get outside and explore our beautiful national parks, these 110 national parks will have 5 days...
GO-KOT Receives 2019 Small Business Award
Corporate Vision - CV Magazine Corporate Vision Magazine was created by a highly experienced and passionate team of business experts, advisors and insiders. With worldwide circulation of 130,000, CV Magazine provides discerning readers with a wealth of news, features and comments on the corporate issues of the day. As their website states, Corporate Vision is an invaluable resource for leaders and decision makers looking, not only to be informed, but to improve the way they manage their operations, staff, technology, business partnerships, and supply chains with a view to creating a more profitable and successful business. 2019 Small Business Awards Corporate Vision believes that small...
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