Landscape Practices Reduce Impact of Extreme Heat

New peer-reviewed research from the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund demonstrates how landscape architecture solutions can help

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Parks, Camps Are Conservation Leaders

Respondents to the Industry Report Survey from parks and camp facilities were the most likely to indicate both that they were involved in

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Farmington Hills, Mich., Recognized for Innovative Programming

Rock Around the Hawk, an immersive recreation program in Farmington Hills, Mich., for toddler and preschool-aged children and their caregivers, was

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Embrace LinkedIn on Your Career Path

By Alyssa Smith, Madeline Dodenhoff & Peter J. Titlebaum, Ed.D. LinkedIn should be on a student’s regular social media rotation, so

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USDOT Grants $830 Million-Plus Toward Walking & Biking Connections

Connected walking and biking infrastructure will provide equitable access and opportunity to communities across the country with projects funded by

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Camps, Parks Most Likely to Have Trails

While less than half (46.4%) of all respondents to the Industry Report survey in 2023 said they currently include walking and hiking trails at their

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Outdoor Industry Highlights Impacts of Climate Change on Recreation Economy

The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs,” spotlighting the impacts of climate change on

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Keep America Beautiful Kicks Off 2024 Great American Cleanup

Keep America Beautiful® officially kicked off its 2024

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Florida Bill Seeks to Create Voucher Program for Swim Lessons

The alignment between SB 544 and the "Every Child A Swimmer" legislation and program emphasizes a shared commitment to protecting Florida's children

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Aquatic Design Group Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Aquatic Architecture and Engineering

What happens when two friends strike out on their own to start a company? They work hard, have fun, and grow into one of the largest and most

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Bobcat Company Named to Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies List

Bobcat Company (Bobcat), a global equipment,

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ACE Launches AI Education Course for Health and Exercise Pros

In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the

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Bedford Highlighting ReadySpan Bridge

Bedford Reinforced Plastics — a full-service supplier offering an extensive line of

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IAAPA Names Craft Standard Draft Cocktails as New Official Partner

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced a new partnership with

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Association of Pickleball Players, UTR Sports Launch Fundraising Program to Support American Cancer Society

The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the American Cancer Society and UTR Sports are teaming up to fight cancer through Doubles Dink for

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The International Swimming Hall of Fame Launches Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS) On-Land Water Safety Program

The International Swimming Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the

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The Rube Goldberg Institute and Miracle Recreation Announce Plans for an Inventive STEM Playground

The Rube Goldberg Institute, a family-run nonprofit that uses

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Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition Will Have People Rethinking Their Game

Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company is pleased to be an object donor to this family friendly, interactive exhibition focused on the

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IHRSA 2024 Hits a High Note With New Name and Increased Attendance

The 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show wrapped with buzz about the organization's new name launch and targeted mission to be the global community

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Seventh Class of American Hiking Society’s NextGen Trail Leaders Announced

American Hiking Society is pleased to announce the 2024 class of NextGen Trail Leaders

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The Health & Fitness Association Elects New Board Members

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, elected five new board members on March 8 at its

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New ASLA Research Shows Benefits of Nature-Based Solutions

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fund has released new peer-reviewed research on landscape architecture solutions to extreme heat

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The Health & Fitness Association Bestows Awards on Three Industry Leaders

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), a global community of industry leaders, honored three industry leaders with awards at its

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SFIA Reports Uptick in Sports & Fitness Participation

Every one of the seven major sport and fitness physical activity categories showed increased year-over-year rates of participation, according to the

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Youth Sports Most Common at Schools, Ys

Respondents to the Industry Report survey from schools and Ys were the most likely to offer youth sports programming at their facilities, while those

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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership

The DOGIPOT® concept was created to solve the growing problem of dog pollution. An estimated 90 million dogs are in the U.S., equivalent to nearly 8

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National Park Trust and USDA Forest Service Announce the 2024 Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program Awardees

National Park Trust is pleased to announce the 2024 grantees of the Every Kid Outdoors Small Grants Program. In partnership with the USDA Forest

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USDA Invests Nearly $66 Million to Improve Roads, Trails and Water Quality

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $66 million to improve water quality, roads, trails, bridges and fish habitat on national forests

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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Outdoor Recreation

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic focus on

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Trails Community Advocacy Secures Consistent Funding in Challenging Environment

Because of the efforts of the trails community including organizations, advocates, and user groups, funding for trail-specific line items in the

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