Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles
We support programs that seek to increase physical activity with the goal of fostering and modeling healthy lifestyles.
Experience Challenge
Self-confidence grows from learning new skills, gaining new knowledge and successfully completing new endeavors.
Our Focus is Youth
We strongly believe that rewarding recreational experiences can improve the lives of young people in need.
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Recent News
Challenge Courses Provide Valuable Experiences for Youth
The challenge course industry has changed a lot over time. The field has moved away from a focus on intense physical challenge to center more on team building and communication skills, as well as now seeking to meet a
Mountaineer, Outdoor Recreation Leader and Advocate Tyrhee Moore Awarded NRF's 2021 Crawford Prize
“When you are a mountaineer, you’re not entitled to a summit, you’re not entitled to a peak. You understand the amount of work and effort that it takes. The journey itself is so much more important than the
LGBTQ+ Leaders Working to Change Outdoor Recreation
There are many amazing people and organizations working to make outdoor recreation more accessible and welcoming to folks with marginalized identities. This work is happening at intersections of race, gender, ability,
At A Glance
47K+
youth served
$1.76M
invested in youth recreation programs
45+
grants made
$18M
to 180+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade