Doesn’t sound exciting? Wondering how that helps our land, water, air, and wildlife? Just bear with me. Much of outdoor recreation takes place on our public lands, which are also … Read more
Get Outside
NWF to HOP to Remaking Children’s Outdoor Play
Recent research shows that young children who play outdoors in spaces that are specifically designed for 0-5 year olds actually garner more developmental benefits: They engage in 22% more physical … Read more
Growing Greener: The Wonder of Wild Places
A rainy weekend in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands is an investment in the next generation Each fall, my family and I go exploring and camping with our close friends. This year, with … Read more
Walking for Wildlife
As part of Urban Wildlife Week which starts October 16, a group led by the National Wildlife Federation’s California Regional Executive Director, Beth Pratt Bergstrom and partners is embarking on an almost 50-mile hike to raise … Read more
Waterways for Wildlife
Several National Wildlife Federation programs support the waterways and habitats in these important lands. Here are a few of our favorites: Supawna Meadows National Refuge The Supawna Meadows National Refuge … Read more
Engaging All Americans in Conservation
A survey of national park visitors in 2008-2009 commissioned by the National Park Service found that just over 20% of park visitors were minorities, yet minorities make up nearly 40% … Read more
Get Outside on Delaware River Waterways this Fall
Yet, the sad fact remains that many of the 15 million people who rely on the Delaware River for clean drinking water don’t have the chance to experience wildlife and wild … Read more
Connecting First Time Campers with Nature
Our primary goal of the Great American Campouts at Camp Long is to provide families who have never been camping and who may not be comfortable recreating in the outdoors … Read more
DO Go Chasing Waterfalls
Check out my top 5 favorites! Most Fun for Kids – Sliding Rock Waterfall Arrive early to experience this natural mountain waterfall outside Asheville, North Carolina. For the ultimate slip and slide, … Read more
