Best Outdoorsy essay will pay off

Got a good fish story? Or a tale about a kayaking trip? You might be eligible to win a trip to Yellowstone National Park for you and your family. Exploretheblue.com, a website featuring information on outdoor adventures for families and teachers, is sponsoring an essay contest for students in grades K-5. Students must write an essay of 350 words or less describing their favorite fishing or boating experience and explaining why conserving our waterways is important. Essays, which will be judged on content, creativity and organization, are due by Dec. 17. Go to exploretheblue.com for more information.