REC REPORT FEATURES
January 2017
Georgia State Park Celebrates Its Dark Sky Status
In December, Georgia saw one of its state parks designated as a Gold-Tier International Dark-Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association. Stephen C. Foster State Park joins Big Bend National Park in Texas and Death Valley National Park in Nevada as one of the best places in the world for contemplating the cosmos.
Texas Tech Focuses on Functional Fitness
Texas Tech has introduced the Raider Escape Room, a functional training, personal training, and athletic and sports-conditioning facility.
Preventing Pool Closings
Pool closings have been an issue for parks and recreation facilities over the years, with some of the reasons for the closures being that communities have had to make budget cutbacks or have delayed necessary upgrades to their pools. But there are steps you can take to keep your pool operational.
Majority of U.S. Households Visit Attractions
A majority of U.S. households—82 percent—visited an attraction in 2015, according to new research from PGAV Destinations. The research offers insight into why some guests become members and season pass holders.