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Getting Outside When Outside Is Getting Hotter
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
Grand Canyon Youth Builds Lasting Connections to Rivers
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
Nature Gap Report Emphasizes the Importance of Nature Access
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
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
