A new report by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play and Hurst Community initiatives identified the immense value of physical activity to the mental health of Colorado children in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. 

Baltimore voters are seeking balanced transportation spending, prioritizing connectivity and accessible ways to safely walk and bike, according to a new poll shared by Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA). 

At its June 3 meeting, the Health & Fitness Association board of directors elected Chris Smith as chair, Luke Carlson as vice chair, and Al Noshirvani as treasurer, the association announced.

The National Park Service announced a more than $15 million investment from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to build climate resilience, address climate change impacts, and restore healthy lands and waters at national parks and in surrounding communities across the country.  

The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partnership Funding Program (NFSTS or Trail Partners grant program) awarded a total of $215,000 to support 16 trail projects in U.S. Forest Service regions across the nation.

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released the 2024 State of the Industry Report, highlighting 4.2% industry growth, favorable profitability and inventory trends, and robust sports and fitness participation rates. 

The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) unveiled a transformative report from its recent think tank event, presenting a reimagined vision for senior living. 

Nearly all U.S. adults agree it is important for youth to participate in group activities, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll. 

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture announced a proposed investment of $2.8 billion in fiscal year 2025 through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to protect and sustain our public lands and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools.

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable commissioned a comprehensive study of federal spending on outdoor recreation, associated trends and issues that impact future funding needs.