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Outdoor recreation is a pervasive force in America, enjoyed by nearly every one of us and providing mental, physical, economic and social benefits. Recreation ranges from enjoyment of wildlife viewing to adventure sports like rockclimbing and even taking the family camping. June is an especially active time for recreation in America, with millions of us commencing summertime activities and hundreds of annual events all over the country. Recognition of the value of recreation and the importance of June as a time of recreation activity prompted Presidential designation of June as Great Outdoors Month for the first time in 2004.
News Stories

Vist an RV exhibit   

RV/MH Hall of Fame and Museum Features Go RVing Exhibit

Kite Festival   

Grand Haven, MI kicks off summer with their annual Kite Festival

Snowboarding tops lists for outdoor injuries   

More people are hurt snowboarding than any other outdoor activity, accounting for a quarter of emergency room visits, according to the first national study to estimate recreational injuries.

Summer youth activities   

Third Level Crisis Center offers summer activities for teens

14th Annual Smart Commute Week   

It seems like you just can't avoid high fuel prices, but some people are choosing a different path.

National Trails Day   

Thunder Valley Equestrian Trail Hosts National Trails Day Observance on June 7

Ideas for summer family fun   

 When everyone is tired, parents need something engaging with a minimum of preparation and fuss. So, keep these quick ideas handy and have a little fun on a summer afternoon.

How to treat poison ivy   

 Beat the itchy stuff with creams or homeopathic measures.

Leave no trace principles   

 On the trail and at the campsite, there's plenty you can do to leave nature...natural.

The road is calling   

Go RVing DVD tells how to get started

Tips for enjoying the Great Outdoors

Enjoy the outdoors with your kids
10 ways to unlock the fun of the great outdoors with your kids this summer.

Camping safety
Before you head for the woods with your trusty tent, there are a few tips that you should know in order to insure a safe adventure. 

Building a safe campfire
Tips and tricks to get your campfire started and how to make sure it's safe.

Hiking - What you need to get started
Hiking is one of those amazing experiences that most anyone can participate in, it puts you right in the midst of Mother Nature’s beauty.

RV Driving - Different not difficult
If you're an experienced car driver, you already have the skills necessary to drive an RV.

RV Travel Checklist 
Keep your RV stocked and you'll be ready to go anytime, anywhere. But before you leave home, be sure to balance your load – and don't overpack.

Outdoor Destinations

Brookgreen Gardens, SC
This garden museum preserves the native flora and fauna and display objects of art within that natural setting.

Caesars Head State Park, SC
A granite outcropping atop the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment, it offers breathtaking views year-round.

Frederik Meijer Gardens, MI
125 acres of woodlands, wetlands, gardens and sculptures that will bring out the “wow” of everyone who visits

Huntington Beach State Park, SC 
Oceanfront state park offers camping, fishing, coastal hiking trails and general access to three miles of remote, unspoiled beach.

Hunting Island State Park, SC
Visitors can climb the 175 steps and walk around the observation deck for a lofty view of the barrier island and surrounding seascape.

Maumee Bay State Park, OH
Since 1978, the Maumee Bay State Park has provided many year round outdoor recreational activities.

Rathbun Lake-Centerville, Iowa
Rathbun Lake’s 8 parks, 2 marinas, 11,000 acres of water and 21,000 acres provide space for outdoor recreation activities.

Rock Island Trail, IL
Beauty and solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of city traffic, await visitors at Rock Island Trail State Park.

The Great River Road
A leisurely scenic drive is the classic American way to relax and connect to the countryside.

Thousand Hills State Park, MO 
The 3,215 acre park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the best of northern Missouri.

The Parks at Chehaw, GA 
Visitors can learn more about wildlife near and far as well as understand the intriguing heritage of Indian tribes.

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Related Links

Great Outdoors Month 

GoRVing.com

Go Camping America 

National Scenic Byways Program

LocalHikes.com

National Park Service

State Parks