The Cotswold Way
May 31, 2012
Tag Archives: outdoor activities
Victory! 49 Million Roadless Acres Remain Protected for Outdoor Recreation
In a long-awaited ruling – and huge victory for the outdoor industry and backcountry recreation – the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated federal roadless area status for 49 million acres of Forest Service land across the U.S. With exceptions for fire management and emergencies, the revived 2001 Clinton-era rule limits road building, pipeline [...]
Just Add Water: How One U.S. City Transformed a Drainage Ditch into a World Class Paddling Venue
Trivia question: Where will the International Canoe Federation hold the 2014 Canoe Marathon World Championships? Hint. It’s already home to the finest rowing facility in the United States and possibly the world. If you guessed Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District you are right, and probably a serious rower or paddler. Once synonymous with the Dust Bowl, this city [...]
Kids Recreation Study
The Outdoor Foundation Releases 2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study Report shows recreation remains key part of American lifestyle with strong outdoor participation across geographies and encouraging trends among youth. Nearly 50 percent of all Americans ages six and older participated in outdoor recreation last year, according to a new study released today by The Outdoor [...]