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Two boys stand with fishing gear and smile big at the camera
Photo courtesy of The Humble Hustle

New Cohort of Outdoor Grantees Invites Youth Outside

Across all of our grant programs, NRF is ultimately working towards a world in which all kids can spend time outside in ways they enjoy and feel prepared to contribute meaningfully to a better future for themselves,

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A person takes a selfie with a large group smiling in the background
Photo Courtesy of Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps

Build Community in the Outdoors on National Trails Day

The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day. Organized by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day is a day to appreciate the local trails that make the outdoors an enjoyable and welcoming place to be.

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A little boy smiles while leaning on a tree stump in the woods
Photo courtesy of Backyard Basecamp

New Cohort of Grantees Fosters Outdoor Connection

In 2021, the National Recreation Foundation (NRF) and Tom’s of Maine (TOM) decided to work together to ensure that the next generation of kids has more equitable access to outdoor recreation and education experiences

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Two people kayak together on a lake.

Outdoor Experiences Can Support Diversity Education Goals Among College Students

The outdoors has long been a place for people to explore what they’re capable of and who they want to be. For young people who pursue higher education, college is also a time to think about identity and meet people

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a group of young people ride their bikes on a trail

The Explore Fund Council Promotes Access to the Outdoors

The Explore Fund is a project from The North Face, an iconic outdoor gear brand founded in California in the mid-1960s. While The North Face still sells backpacks, hiking boots, and tents, more recently it has also

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