Making Playgrounds Real

1. Making Playgrounds Real

By Eric Galatas, Public News Service – CO – Producer March 23, 2021 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Plastic- and rubber-dominated playgrounds in Colorado Springs have added winding pathways with tall grasses, gardens,...
The Outdoor Recreation Economy 2019

2. The Outdoor Recreation Ec...

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released statistics today measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show that the outdoor recreation economy...
Lilac

3. Lilac

May Night The spring is fresh and fearlessAnd every leaf is new,The world is brimmed with moonlight,The lilac brimmed with dew. Here in the moving shadowsI catch my breath and sing —My heart is fresh and fearlessAnd over-brimmed with...
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Climbing Trees

Climbing Trees
As a kid growing up, if there are trees around there is an innate need to climb them. But, kids are often thwarted . . . the first branch is too high, the trunk is too smooth or too broad to shinny...

Winter Camping

Winter Camping
If you are snowbound in the winter, it’s time to get out and go camping!  Today,  I’d like to share with you a couple videos that give a realistic view of what you can expect when...

Fitness Friendly Cities

Fitness Friendly Cities
While many of the articles in the eMagazine discuss places that are far removed from the big city,  where you live can also have  a big impact on the availability of recreational opportunities,...

Support Children and Nature

Support Children and Nature
Today,  I’d like to ask your support for The Children & Nature Network (C&NN).  C&NN invests in change makers to build networks that support the health and vitality of...

Motivation Through Meaningful Dates

Motivation Through Meaningful Dates
Do you want to get outdoors more, get more exercise, enjoy more fresh air or participate more in any of the types of activities we discuss here at EXPLORE?  It’s not that hard to do these...

Ice Skating Adventure

Ice Skating Adventure
If you happen to live where it’s still cold enough, ice skating can be a great outdoor adventure.  As a kid,  my weak ankles didn’t help me as an ice skater, but with a hockey stick in...

Through-Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Through-Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Last February I aimed you at Kerry “Cyndi Loppers” Stewart’s blog “Cat’s Don’t Camp”.  At that time she was planning to through-hike the Appalachian Trail.  If you have...

Natalie’s Thermals for Christmas

Natalie’s Thermals for Christmas
Natalie Pastor is an outdoor enthusiast, blogger and an adventurer.  She says: I’ve always been an outdoors fan, but didn’t get really excited about it until a 7 day canoe trip in...

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing
Frankly,  I enjoy cross country skiing (XC) more than snowshoeing.  It takes a little more skill, but getting through the countryside is much faster and requires significantly less energy per mile...

Snowshoes

Snowshoes
Snowshoeing is a great winter activity for families or anyone that wants to extend the hiking season through the winter.  It takes very little skill to use modern snowshoes.  They are designed to...

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