Respect Over Recklessness

ATV riding continues to be a popular American pastime—one that is often of tremendous value for many states.

Beaches For All

In 1966, having witnessed how property owners cordoned off private beaches in California and Washington, Oregon Governor Tom McCall alerted the media and jumped into a helicopter.

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Leading The Way In Wildfire Protection

In the fall of 2020, while conducting ongoing vegetation management work, East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) staff noticed significant tree die-off in parks.

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The Sounds Of Nature

Botanical gardens are often thought of as serene settings, spaces for horticulturalists and garden enthusiasts to discover and research flora and fauna. Research and education at botanical gardens around the world have been vital in protecting endangered plant species.

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Take It Outside

Hubbard Public Library, located in Hubbard, Ohio, evolves to meet changing and unmet needs of the community, including complex challenges presented by the pandemic and its aftermath. The library serves a small-town, rural population of 13,552 in northeast Ohio.

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From Blades to Benches

As visitors stroll through Jaycee Park in Oregon, Wis., an unfamiliar sight catches their attention. Unique shapes and forms rise along the trail ahead, their organic curves blending in naturally with the surrounding environment.

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New Park, New Experience

In the Texas Hill Country, between the cities of Leander and Liberty Hill, the new River Ranch County Park preserves and conserves over 1,350 acres of former ranch land along the South Fork San Gabriel River.

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Floating Ideas

Cross Creek County Park, located in Washington County, Pa., is the county’s largest park. Situated southwest of Pittsburgh, this greenspace provides a welcome break from big-city congestion, especially for those people seeking solitude or outdoor recreational activities.

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Equitable Access To Greenspace

No matter the locale, residents can benefit from spending time in greenspaces.

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