Gun Plan for National Parks Gets Extension
from Casper Star Tribune
 A controversial plan that would allow tourists to carry loaded guns in national parks is on hold, as pressure from critics has forced an extension of the public comment period through Aug. 8. Floated first by Congress and later considered by the White House, the plan would remove the current rule stating guns are allowed, but they must be properly stowed. The new proposal would replace the existing policy with a wide range of rules. More
Restoration of Parks Can Yield Big Returns
from The Des Moines Register
Easter Lake generates roughly $9 million annually for the local economy, Iowa State University research shows. That number is expected to climb to around $13 million a year if certain water-quality benchmarks are achieved through plans to restore the lake.
Restoration at Lake Ahquabi in Warren County produced quick returns on a roughly $4 million investment at the state park, according to figures from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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Ohio Parks Play Important Role in State’s Economy
from Central Ohio
Each year, nearly 55 million people visit one of Ohio's state parks. These people come from all areas of the country to enjoy activities such as camping, biking, golf, swimming and boating. In recognition of the important contributions parks and recreation areas make to the well-being of those in the community, as well as the employees and volunteers who keep our parks safe and accessible, July has been designated National Parks and Recreation Month. More
Summer Camp Gives Youth a Glimpse at Career Opportunities
from Record Searchlight
Youngsters aged 12 to 16 learned about the rigors and glory of public safety work during last week's Fire, Rescue and Police Camp held by the Red Bluff, Calif., Parks and Recreation Department. Now in its 10th year, the program attracts kids who might not normally attend a summer camp. More
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Ohio Student Planning to Plant Community Garden
from Ravenna Record Courier
The seeds of community activism were sown at a recent Ravenna, Ohio, City Council meeting by a Ravenna High School student. Alyssa Mauser, who also is president of the Ravenna Youth Council. recently teamed up with Ravenna Parks and Recreation to lease 20-by-20 foot plots for those interested in having a garden -- away from home. More
More Communities are Offering Programs to Keep Residents in Shape
from The Times
Physical activity is important all year round. But it's often during summer that our thoughts turn to working out either in the Great Outdoors or indoors within a fun group setting. Area park districts, recreation centers and other venues regularly feature different types of exercise programs. These days, people who want to get fit can find an assortment of classes, including aerobics, cycling, yoga and dance-inspired sessions in their own communities. More
Sport of Geocaching Gaining Popularity in Missouri Parks
from Columbia Missourian
Small green ammo boxes are being scattered across the landscape in Columbia’s parks. The green ammo boxes are full of trinkets or coins or clues to another ammo box left behind by someone else. These boxes are called caches. Finding these strategically placed boxes using a personal Global Positioning System, or GPS, unit is called geocaching. More
‘Playground Idol’ a Hit for Iowa City
from Quad City Times
About 30 children from the Bettendorf, Iowa, Parks and Recreation summer playground program competed in the “Playground Idol” championships. The students, ages 5-12, came from Hoover Park, Riverdale Heights Park, Kiwanis Park, Edgewood Park, Meier Park and Scheck Park. Each park selected three finalists from their own individual “Idol” contests to go on to the finals. More
Camp Lets Kids Swing with Louisville Bats Players
from Courier-Journal
The Cincinnati Reds' Rookie Success League at Wyandotte Park in Louisville, Ky., has drawn about 400 kids ages 6 to 12. The camp is being put on by the Reds' Community Fund, which introduces at-risk children to baseball. It uses an acronym -- CI REDS -- to emphasize character-building goals: Cooperation, Integrity, Respect, Determination and Spirit. More
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Parks Waive Entrance Fees
from The Gainesville Sun
Family. Friends. Fun. Could it get any better? People didn't have to go far or waste much gas to enjoy all three this past weekend. For the first time Sunday all 161 state parks in Florida waived entrance fees through a campaign called Family. Friends. Fun., created to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month, a designation celebrated every July since 1985. More
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