Led by scientists at Oregon State University, the study analyzed behavior and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and found that outdoor recreation's mental health benefits were significant ...

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Last month, U.S. Interior Department Secretary Sally Jewell announced plans to study the impact that outdoor recreation has on the nation's economy. Jewell said in a speech ...

In Minnesota, those estimates show the economic value of outdoor recreation generating $11.6 billion in consumer spending, $3.4 billion in wages and salaries, $815 million in state and local tax ...

At the same time, outdoor recreation is still largely dominated by white Americans, the research found. Nearly all other races continued to lag, or even stopped getting outdoors during the ...

Outdoor recreation and vacations surged amid the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to remain popular. But don't worry about crowded parks: A Drexel study found city parks are not coronavirus hotspots.

The New Year is opening with a full-on drought in the Bay Area and Northern California. There are many drought-busting getaways that are best in a winter when there is little snow and rain. Last ...

Amy Roberts was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, roaming Capitol Hill with some handy numbers to report. The executive director of the Boulder-based Outdoor Industry Association was meeting with ...

Nature gap: Outdoor recreation isn't just for white people. Invite Black youth outside. Nature is for everyone. And the social, emotional, and physical benefits of being outside are too valuable ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)– While you may be dreaming of the fun of warm sunny days, outdoor recreation in winter can be beneficial to your physical and mental health. According to the Centers for ...

It started with the pandemic. That’s when people headed outside where they could keep social distance and still enjoy a host of activities. From hiking to biking to climbing and skiing; outdoor ...

Access to outdoor recreation spaces is linked to significant mental health benefits, serving as a protective factor against stress and depressive symptoms during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.