Outdoors & Rec
Discover local parks, hiking trails, urban adventures, and recreational activities for every season.
The Sonar Debate: Is Forward-Facing Technology Worth the Investment?
Forward-facing sonar offers anglers an unprecedented real-time view of fish and lures, revolutionizing fishing but sparking debate over its cost, learning curve, and impact on traditional skills. The decision to invest depends on individual fishing goals, philosophy, and budget, with professional circuits like MLF beginning to restrict its use.
State Parks See High Attendance for Memorial Day Weekend Recreation
This Memorial Day weekend, Jones Beach State Park blasts into history with a 250th anniversary celebration of the American Revolution, culminating in a 1,000-drone light show Sunday at 9 p.
A Guide to Identifying California Native Plants in Parks and Cultivating Them in Your Garden
California's public parks and gardens showcase native plant species vital to the region's ecological health. Learning to identify these plants and their benefits can inspire residents to integrate them into their backyards, fostering local biodiversity.
Meet Bacilia Angel: The Community Engineer Showing Us How to Build a More Inclusive World
Bacilia Angel, a "Community Engineer," offers a unique approach to building inclusive and equitable systems, blending engineering logic with human-centered community building. Her method addresses the root causes of well-intentioned but often failing DEI and social impact initiatives by focusing on fundamental system redesign rather than temporary programs.
How Thirst Missions Executes Flawless Logistics for Life-Changing Youth Mission Trips
Thirst Missions specializes in handling the intricate logistics of youth mission trips, enabling youth pastors and church leaders to focus on spiritual guidance rather than administrative burdens. This partnership ensures flawless execution, from transportation and housing to project coordination and risk management, leading to more impactful and transformative experiences for students.
Why Outdoor Access Is Unequal—and the Strategies Closing the Gap
Outdoor access in the U.S. is unequal due to resource, proximity, and social barriers, but states and advocacy groups are developing concrete fixes like close-to-home parks and new Offices of Outdoor Recreation to close the gap. Understanding these structural challenges is key to advancing outdoor equity for all communities.
Discover Crossroads World Outreach Ministries: Mission, Services, and Community Impact
Crossroads World Outreach Ministries is a non-denominational Christian ministry based in Columbus, Ohio, that focuses on comprehensive community outreach and fulfilling the Great Commission through tangible action. For f…
Why National Trail Counts Conflict: A Guide to the U.S. System
The U.S. National Trails System includes different classifications, such as congressionally designated Scenic and Historic Trails, and administratively designated Recreation Trails. Understanding these distinctions clarifies why new trail designations do not alter the count of the 30 major congressionally established routes.
How Local Government Outdoor Recreation Planning Works: From State Blueprint to Funded Trailhead
Local outdoor recreation planning begins with state-level strategic plans and moves through community engagement, project design, and funding applications. Success hinges on aligning local projects with state priorities, early public involvement, and meeting grant criteria for strategy, collaboration, and impact.
Beyond the Ramp: How to Tell Whether a Park Is Truly Inclusive or Merely ADA-Compliant
True park inclusivity goes beyond ADA compliance by embracing Universal Design principles that consider physical access, sensory experiences, and social inclusion for all abilities. This article provides a framework to evaluate parks and advocate for environments that welcome everyone.