Outdoor Recreation
6 articles
Top 10 Underrated Local Walking Trails for a Unique Outdoor Experience
Last year, over 70% of visitors to popular regional parks felt 'overwhelmed by crowds.
Top 5 Best Family Neighborhood Parks in City 2024
Despite being lauded as 'family-friendly,' nearly 60% of the city's most popular parks lack essential amenities like shaded seating or accessible restrooms.
Outdoor Recreation Accounts for 4.1% of Wyoming's GDP in 2023
In 2023, outdoor recreation accounted for 4.1% of Wyoming's state gross domestic product (GDP).
Neon Paddle returns to Ping Tom Park for second season
For $105, Chicagoans can now glide through the city's waterways on LED-lit, motorized paddleboards.
Family-Friendly Parks for Spring Activities in 2026
From a festival showcasing over one million flowers at Dollywood to a park offering both BMX courses and a 3,500-seat amphitheater, spring 2026 offers surprisingly diverse family adventures beyond the
Neighborhood Ninjas to Launch 15-Obstacle NinjaFit Playground in Lee
A new 15-obstacle NinjaFit Playground is coming to Lee this summer, offering a unique fitness and recreation option for teens and adults. The project, led by the nonprofit Neighborhood Ninjas, has secured 70 percent of its funding goal.