1 . Germany is famous for its history and culture, and it also has some of Europe’s most wild and wonderful scenery. Here are four parks worth visiting.

The Bliesgau Biosphere

This place is home to almost half of all German flower species. The grasslands run for miles, drawing in different butterflies. Thanks to its great climate, this is an area of sustainable development. In fact, this park is an example of farming done right and offers a wealth of agricultural know-how to anyone eager to learn.

Berchtesgaden nature park

Berchtesgaden is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful conservation areas. Paths go in and out of the forest, leading you along the banks of glassy lakes. The more adventurous visitors may choose paragliding (滑翔伞运动). Back on the ground, a network of more than 150 miles of walking paths goes through the forest.

Southern Black Forest nature park

The highland areas, with views over Switzerland and France, are a good place for food-lovers. Activities in the park range from hiking and fishing to mountain biking, while the slower travelers will enjoy the paths to get away from everyday life.

Jasmund nature park

It lies on the west coast of the offshore island of Rugen. This protected site is the smallest of Germany’s national park. It is here that painter Caspar David Friedrich found himself inspired to create one of his masterpieces, Chalk Cliffs on Rigen, in 1818. Here long paths can take you all the way to the Rugen coastline, where white-sand beaches and blue waters wait for you.

2 . What's on your travel list? I've consulted several travel experts to find out some places worth visiting.

Where ： New Orleans, Louisiana

Chosen by： Natalie DiScala is a writer and editor at johnnyjet. com, covering travel trends? products and family travel.

Why： New Orleans is known for its music and food—not to mention the festivals. It has about 130 festivals each year so there's really no bad time to visit. Bourbon Street is the obvious choice for food, drink and jazz and it's definitely a must-visit location, especially for first-timers to the city.

Where ： Vail , Colorado

Chosen by： Becca Ingle is an active family travel blogger. She is the founder of BeccaIngle, com, where you can read all her travel guides.

Why： Vail is the perfect destination for families and travelers looking to find almost everything in one central spot. Stay at the amazing Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail to be steps away from Vail Village, a popular town with special heated stone streets for strolling（漫步）,restaurants and bars, coffee shops, ice-skating, a movie theater and a bowling alley.

Where： Hudson Valley, New York

Chosen by： Devorah Lev-Tov is a food and travel writer who regularly writes for The New York Times , Afar, Conde Nast Traveler , etc.

Why：New Yorkers go to escape the city when they need a healthy close to nature and relaxation there. The 750-mile biking and hiking route links communities across New York State and links up to the Hudson Greenway Trails. The region was recently equipped with the famous Charlie Palmer Restaurant.

3 . 2022 Kids News Short Story competition

Kids News is starting its 2022 Kids News Short Story competition and wants to read all your wonderful stories. Kids News editor(编辑）Kamahl Cogdon encouraged all kids to enter and get all their creative stories down on paper.

"Last year we received almost 2,000 entries and the stories were great," Ms Cogdon said." We have some very creative young minds across Australia and we are looking forward to reading more of their fantastic stories this year."

How to enter

◎Entry to the competition is free for children from Kindergarten to Year 9 studying in an Australian school. One entry per person.

◎All entrants(参赛者）must get permission（许可）from their schools and parents before entering this competition.

◎Entrants can choose any topic they want.

◎Entries must be submitted（提交）through the online competition form located at www.kidsnews.com.au.

◎The competition starts at 9 am on Wednesday, May 11,2022,and ends at 5 pm on Sunday, July 3,2022.

Age categories:

Kindergarten to Year 2:entry must be between 250 and 750 words.

Years 3–4:entry must be between 250 and 750 words.

Years 5–6:entry must be between 500 and 1,000 words.

Years 7–9:entry must be between 500 and 1,000 words.

Prizes

Winners will get the following prizes:

First prize(one for each age category)

10 copies of your winning short story published(出版）into a printed book with a personally designed cover.

Apple iPad—valued at $ 529

Harper Collins Book Pack—valued at $ 100

Second prize (one for each age category)

Harper Collins Book Pack–valued at $ 100

Third prize (three for each age category)

Harper Collins Book Pack-valued at $ 30

4 . Choose Your One-Day Tours

Tour A—Bath & Stonehenge including entrance fees to the ancient Roman bathrooms and Stonehenge (巨石阵) —￡37 until 26 March and ￡39 thereafter (从那以后).

Visit the city with over 2,000 years of history and Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent and the Costume Museum. Stonehenge is one of the world’s most famous prehistoric (史前的) monuments (纪念碑) dating back over 5,000 years.

Tour B—Oxford & Stratford including entrance fees to the University St Mary’s Church Tower and Anne Hathaway's house —￡32 until 12 March and￡ 36 thereafter.

Oxford:

Includes a guided of England’s oldest university city and colleges.

Look over the “city of dreaming spires (尖顶)” form St Mary’s Church Tower.

Stratford:

Includes a guided tour exploring much of the Shakespeare wonder.

Tour C—Windsor Castle & Hampton Court including entrance fees to Hampton Court Palace —￡34 until 11 March and ￡37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Windsor and Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s favourite palace. Free time to visit Windsor Castle (entrance fees not included). With 500 years of history, Hampton Court was once the home of four Kings and one Queen. Now this former royal palace is open to the public as a major tourist attraction. Visit the palace and its various historic gardens, which include the famous maze (迷宫) where it is easy to get lost!

Tour D—Cambridge including entrance fees to the Tower of Saint Mary the Great —￡33 until 18 March and ￡37 thereafter.

Includes a guided tour of Cambridge, the famous university town, and the gardens of the 18th century.

6 . Summer Camps in Season!

STEM Camp July 10 to August 14, Cost: $180

90% of the jobs in the future will require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. We find ways to make learning fun and exciting for students to help ensure their futures. Campers take part in fun and engaging STEM activities! Register: www. stemcamp. ca or call 519-475-6600.

Kandalore June 15 to 28, Cost: $2,340

The finest traditional camp in Canada, provides the best of both canoe (独木舟) adventures and in-camp activities. For more than 65 years, Kandalore has given campers the opportunity to know and be themselves. We create a warm and supportive environment where kids can express their unique self, grow in self-confidence and build lifetime friendships. Register: www. kandlore. com or call 416-322-9735.

ESL Summer Camp June 25 to July 21, Cost: $5,500

Pickering College has an exciting ESL summer camp for students aged 12-18 who want to learn English and experience the wonders of summer at our 42-acre campus; students enjoy the excellent dormitory, dining, academic, and social facilities of one of Canada’s oldest independent schools. Register: www. pickeringcollege. on. ca or call 905-175-8900.

DEEP Summer Academy August 16 to 26, Cost: $465

We provide highly motivated high school students from across the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business and science subjects. Organized by University of Toronto, DEEP is one of the most diverse pre-university engineering programs all over the world with scholarships. Register: www. outreach. engineering. toronto.com or call 416-946-0816.