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We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Let's Get Outside

We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.

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Recent News

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Getting Outside When Outside Is Getting Hotter

June 15, 2026

Summer is peak season for outdoor recreation. Families head outside to enjoy picnics, walks, and bike rides. Many outdoor recreation and education organizations have busy summer programming schedules while kids are out

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Photo by Katie Woodard, courtesy of Grand Canyon Youth

Grand Canyon Youth Builds Lasting Connections to Rivers

May 27, 2026

For almost 30 years, Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) has been offering educational outdoor experiences that connect young people from across the country to the rivers and canyons of the southwestern U.S. These place-based

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A family bikes on a greenway together

Nature Gap Report Emphasizes the Importance of Nature Access

April 28, 2026

At NRF, we’re invested in helping kids spend time outside for many reasons. Outdoor recreation is joyful, and kids deserve opportunities to have fun. We are, however, driven by more than a desire to connect kids to

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Year At A Glance

34.5K+

youth served

$2.41M

invested in youth recreation programs

96

grants made

$19.4M

to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade