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Fun-Filled Focus
Tina Boysha got her first taste of life in parks and recreation working as an unpaid college intern. She quickly discovered how incredibly rewarding the job could be.
Redefining The Dream
In the late 1960s and early 1970s Scholastic Books distributed four-page ТnewspapersУ for kids. I was 10 in 1970 and recall being struck by a corner article that had a photo of a futuristic car that looked like a torpedo.
Horse Of A Different Color
I can't back this idea up with a scientific survey, but I am willing to assume that a vast majority of parks and recreation departments don't include horse-related activities as part of their offerings; therefore, they probably don't fathom the type
To Speak Or Not To Speak
My wife and I had a conversation just the other day about when it's OK to intervene when another child is aggressive or tries to take something from our daughter.
Campsite Curb Appeal
You can't just develop a park campsite anywhere and think it will instantly become a popular place for guests to visitСit has to have lots of curb appeal, or naturally occurring, built-in Тscenic amenities.У
Land Rich, Program Poor
Adult programs at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tenn., are shaping the way visitors experience and enjoy the green spaces.
Caring For Camp Shelly
Nestled in the trees near the southwestern side of Lake Tahoe sits Camp ShellyСa 25-site family campground operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) and staffed by its park rangers.
Enjoy A Peaceful Paddle
Chehalem Paddle Launch provides water recreationalists a place to rent a kayak, canoe, or paddle board, and enjoy a peaceful paddle on the Willamette River, in Dundee, Ore.
An Intentional Cover-up
The sun is out, the trees are brilliant shades of green, and the day is full of promise. Millions of people throughout the United States venture outdoors to engage in healthy activities and temporarily escape being confined indoors.
Connecting Paths And Building Bridges
Many people have a unique memory of hiking or biking along trails. I recollect being at state parks, spending weekends with family by my side. We often biked along winding, narrow boardwalk paths that revealed amazing views or beaches at the end.
The Calming Effect Of A Building
A biophilic approach to design results in buildings that have valuable but complex influences and that can be grasped through effects on our own behavior: increased relaxation, a sense of delight, an improved capacity for personal reflection, etc.