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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Western National Parks Association

Western National Parks Association
  Since 1938 the Western National Parks Association (WNPA) has been supporting the National Parks of the western U.S. as a partner in education.  You may have seen their stores at your favorite...

A Slacker Activity – Slacklining

A Slacker Activity – Slacklining
I seem to be continually finding outdoor activities I didn’t know existed.  Tightwire walking is common in the circus, but becomes an extreme sport when practiced between skyscrapers.  We hear...

Extreme Ironing

Extreme Ironing
Extreme Ironing (EI) is an outdoor sport that adds the complication of ironing clothing to the outdoor activities many of us already enjoy.  EI affectionados have combined their laundry efforts with...

Wildways and Trails

Wildways and Trails
The term ‘wildways’ is used in its broadest sense by the Wildlands Network in its efforts to build interconnecting habitats for the benefit of migrating wildlife.  The concept, however,...

The Science of Playgrounds

The Science of Playgrounds
Susan G. Solomon has written a book titled The Science of Play: How to Build Playgrounds That Enhance Children’s Development. In her own words: “I have been frustrated by recent...

Nine Tips for Surviving in Bear Country

Nine Tips for Surviving in Bear Country
Reports indicate that black bears are coming out of hibernation early this year in the northwestern states and as far east as Yellowstone National Park.  This is probably due to the relatively mild...

Born to Explore

Born to Explore
Born to Explore by Richard Wiese I wrote a full review of this book in the eMagazine, but wanted to mention it here for those that missed the article.  I summarized my review this way:...

Outdoor Activities Around the World

Outdoor Activities Around the World
Irina Musuc, wrote about Outdoor activities in different countries in the Multicultural Kids Blogs.  She notes that the outdoor activities pursued in different countries “depends on climate,...

A Great Summer Adventure

A Great Summer Adventure
Bicycle Route 66 Route 66 is the Will Rogers Highway and the Main Street of America. It crosses America’s heartland on its way from Chicago to Los Angeles. It’s also a great route for...

Pacific Crest Trail in the Winter

Pacific Crest Trail in the Winter
Pacific Crest Trail in the Winter The Pacific Crest Trail follows the crest of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada ranges through Washington, Oregon and California where it reaches a peak elevation of...

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