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Range Creek Canyon

Heat from the summer sun reflects brutally off the sheer vertical rock walls of the canyon, turning the craggy, brush choked landscape into an oven. Hiking this section of southern Utah, takes

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Rip, Roaring Fun

ItХs not the highest point in the state. But, strap on a set of inline skates, jump on a skateboard or hit the saddle of your BMX bike and that 12-foot drop to the bottom of Central Skate Park Plaza -

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Whole Hog

When the Navy decided to re-surface 56 playgrounds on two bases in the Jacksonville, Florida area landfills everywhere breathed a sigh of relief. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) is

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Canada Goose

To the average citizen a flock of Canada geese flying north is a harbinger of spring; but to parks and recreation professionals responsible for lakes, ponds, parks or open areas such as golf courses

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Totally Organic

ItХs a big mission Р building the greenest city in America, if not the world. But, big missions canХt be accomplished if they arenХt first demanded. (Think of President John F. KennedyХs demand to put

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User Conflict

ItХs an issue that comes up over and over again. User conflict. How do you manage your park for dog lovers, hikers, bikers, radio control car enthusiasts, runners, joggers, baseball players, picnicker

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Public Waterways

Effectively fund, maintain and manage safe public waterways in 3 simple stepsManaging for cross-purposes and multiple audiences is nothing new to parks and recreation proХs. After all, most every faci

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Hook a Kid on Golf

When it comes to youth sports, the big three (baseball, football, and soccer) dominate the landscape. The National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS) is working hard to add golf to this elite

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Audible Cues

Goalball and Beep Baseball are popular competitive sports for those who are blind or visually impaired. There are local, state, national and international leagues associated with both games. There is

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Managing In Micro

I am the one who speaks for you when you've been asked a question.I am the ruination of your personal motivation.I weaken your spirit and water down your enthusiasm.I hear your ideas but rarely spit

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