Recent Stories

The Dark Months

This morning, after I refilled the bird bath (a daily requirement—the birds are many, and they are messy bathers), I sat at my desk and watched as an entire flock of little juncos flew in and splashed all the water back out again.

Reimagining Your Sports Lighting

The evolutionary process of lighting, from the old-school HID and fluorescent fixtures, hit the fast-forward button a little less than a decade ago. That, as you'll recall, was when LED arrived on the scene.

Better Lighting, Less Maintenance

When the University of Louisiana Monroe needed a solution that provided better lighting while reducing maintenance costs, it turned to LED lighting for its Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

Get Kids Moving Again

The CDC has recognized that young people are becoming increasingly sedentary—and that was before COVID-19. The American Council on Exercise brought fitness and health experts together to offer some guidance.

A March Toward Fun, Family & Fitness

Sports and fitness, family recreation and more all go into making sure our military members are well served as they serve us. Find out more about trends in military recreation.

(Rest)room for Improvement

A park or site without a restroom can't keep visitors around for very long, but finding the right spot and the right restroom to meet your needs can be complex. We take a look at restroom structure options, from vault restrooms to flush facilities, along with how to keep them clean and as inviting as possible.

Mix It Up

A swimming pool can be so much more than a body of water to splash and play in. When you add essential accessories, you expand access, improve attendance and boost the fun factor.