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Outdoor recreation is a pervasive force in America, enjoyed by nearly every one of us and providing mental, physical, economic and social benefits. Recreation ranges from enjoyment of wildlife viewing to adventure sports like rockclimbing and even taking the family camping. June is an especially active time for recreation in America, with millions of us commencing summertime activities and hundreds of annual events all over the country. Recognition of the value of recreation and the importance of June as a time of recreation activity prompted Presidential designation of June as Great Outdoors Month for the first time in 2004.
Check back often as information is updated from our station and our sister stations
around the country. It’s all in an effort to get you to enjoy our nation's great outdoors.
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Latest Great Outdoors Articles
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Extreme heat, altitude, rugged trails present challenges for Grand Canyon hikers
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Monday, June 08, 2009
Outdoor Life magazine ranks top towns for hunting, fishing
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
There's more to deciding whether to fly or drive than checking airfare and gas prices
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
About 20 rivers spilling from the Himalayas toward the Indian plain are commercially rafted, with trips ranging from a few hours to two weeks.
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The weekends are June 20-21, July 18-19 and August 15-16.
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Monday, June 01, 2009
The Great Smoky Mountains attracts more than 9 million visitors a year, twice as many as any other national park in the United States
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Monday, June 01, 2009
Arizona's Havasupai Tribe is welcoming back tourists after months spent repairing trails and clearing debris from a flood that swept through their reservation last summer.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
For a generation used to texting, Facebook and YouTube, going away to sleepaway camp can be a bit unnerving.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Summer fun on North Carolina's coast from wild horses to lighthouse tours
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Traveling cooking school offers classes on farms, in forests so students can see food grow
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
In the summer of '09, it's a renter's market for coastal vacation properties
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Friday, June 20, 2008
RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum Features Go RVing Exhibit
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
When everyone is tired, parents need something engaging with a minimum of preparation and fuss. So, keep these quick ideas handy and have a little fun on a summer afternoon.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Beat the itchy stuff with creams or homeopathic measures.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
On the trail and at the campsite, there's plenty you can do to leave nature...natural.
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Great Outdoors Tips
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Enjoy the outdoors with your kids
10 ways to unlock the fun of the great outdoors with your kids this summer.
Camping safety
Before you head for the woods with your trusty tent, there are a few tips that you should know in order to insure a safe adventure.
Building a safe campfire
Tips and tricks to get your campfire started and how to make sure it's safe.
Hiking - What you need to get started
Hiking is one of those amazing experiences that most anyone can participate in, it puts you right in the midst of Mother Nature’s beauty.
RV Driving - Different not difficult
If you're an experienced car driver, you already have the skills necessary to drive an RV.
RV Travel Checklist
Keep your RV stocked and you'll be ready to go anytime, anywhere. But before you leave home, be sure to balance your load – and don't overpack.
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Destinations
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Brookgreen Gardens, SC
This garden museum preserves the native flora and fauna and display objects of art within that natural setting.
Caesars Head State Park, SC
A granite outcropping atop the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment, it offers breathtaking views year-round.
Frederik Meijer Gardens, MI
125 acres of woodlands, wetlands, gardens and sculptures that will bring out the “wow” of everyone who visits
Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Oceanfront state park offers camping, fishing, coastal hiking trails and general access to three miles of remote, unspoiled beach.
Hunting Island State Park, SC
Visitors can climb the 175 steps and walk around the observation deck for a lofty view of the barrier island and surrounding seascape.
Maumee Bay State Park, OH
Since 1978, the Maumee Bay State Park has provided many year round outdoor recreational activities.
Rathbun Lake-Centerville, Iowa
Rathbun Lake’s 8 parks, 2 marinas, 11,000 acres of water and 21,000 acres provide space for outdoor recreation activities.
Rock Island Trail, IL
Beauty and solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of city traffic, await visitors at Rock Island Trail State Park.
The Great River Road
A leisurely scenic drive is the classic American way to relax and connect to the countryside.
Thousand Hills State Park, MO
The 3,215 acre park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the best of northern Missouri.
The Parks at Chehaw, GA
Visitors can learn more about wildlife near and far as well as understand the intriguing heritage of Indian tribes.
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