Bradford Washington American Mountaineering Museum has several Great Films Scheduled this Fall
Posted: October 14, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a comment
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2014 VeloSwap: Into Cycling you need to be there if you Need a deal or got deals to sell
Posted: October 10, 2014 Filed under: Cycling, Mountain Biking | Tags: bicycle, Bicycle Colorado, Colorado, Cycling, Denver, Ecovillage, x, y, z Leave a comment
MEDIA ADVISORY
Wheelin’ and Dealin’ at Cyclists’ Ultimate Bargain Hunt
· Subaru VeloSwap Denver returns to National Western Complex Sat., Oct 18
· 10,000 expected to buy, sell and swap bikes, gear, parts and accessories
· Find the best deals of the year as bike shops and more clear out inventory!
| What: | Inspired by the excitement of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge? Dreaming of a new set of wheels? Get ready to ride at the Subaru VeloSwap Denver, the ultimate bargain treasure hunt for cycling enthusiasts. A true celebration of all things cycling, the event features the opportunity to buy, sell and recycle new and used bicycles and equipment. Find the rarest parts and the best deals, while recycling your old gear! Veloswap.com |
| When: | Saturday, October 18, 20149:00am – 4:00pm |
| Where: | National Western Complex4655 Humboldt St. Denver, CO 80216 |
| Who: | · Almost 10,000 people are expected to attend· 300+ exhibitors will have the best deals cyclists will see all year
· Thousands start lining up outside as early as 6:00am to get the best deals |
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· New!! – New Product Showcase; check out the new 2015 equipment and talk with company reps about the latest and greatest in the industry including Bianchi, Parlee, Focus, Pedego E-Bikes and more. · Participants are invited to attend unique and informative seminars from Natural Grocers and others and enter to win amazing raffle prizes. · The day will conclude with live music in the supplier area. |
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Fort Collins Needs Your Help to Put Together a Downtown River Project and Kayak Park
Posted: October 7, 2014 Filed under: Paddlesports, Rivers and Waterways | Tags: #Poudre, Cache La Poudre River, Fort Collins, Fort Collins Colorado, Larimer County Colorado, River, x, y, z Leave a comment
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Lots of Changes in Ski Resort Ownership this past month
Posted: September 30, 2014 Filed under: Skiing / Snow Boarding | Tags: x, y, z Leave a comment
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Project Learning Tree has a new program: Grandparents as Environmental Educators
Posted: September 26, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a commentProject Learning Tree is piloting a new program: Grandparents as Environmental Educators!
We 10 grandparents to try this and provide feedback! If you have preschool-aged grandchildren, would like to receive a free Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood activity guide and music cd, AND earn a $25 stipend, then call us by 3:00 PM tomorrow-Wednesday! Be a member of our focus group and help us create something new!
Read the announcement below, then call 303-877-7585 immediately. Be one of the first 10 to call to receive the $25 stipend.
Did you play outside when young, not coming in until the dinner? Are you looking for inexpensive, entertaining and educational ways to engage and excite your young grandchildren outdoors without spending money on admission fees all the time? Have you read the very popular book, “Last Child in the Woods: Saving your child from Nature Deficit Disorder”? Do you lament that today’s children and their parents are often times more interested in “screens” –smart phones, video games, tablets, and other electronic toys and distractions?
Celebrate Grandparents’ Month with this workshop designed just for you! You’ll learn simple and fun ideas that will help you and your grandchildren connect with nature while they learn about counting, sorting, matching, colors, sounds, seasons, trees, vocabulary and more.
This hands-on workshop will cover various developmentally appropriate and thematic activities including snacks, literature, crafts, music, and inexpensive, natural materials for exploring and investigating. Take home the easy-to-use activity guide book and music CD filled with great ideas on how to engage three to six year-olds in outdoor exploration and play while helping them gain skills and vocabulary (30,000 words! Really!) to be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond-all in the convenience of your backyard or neighborhood park.
Thanks so much for your help! Share this with other grandparents! There are two workshops this weekend-on at Lookout Mt. Nature Center Saturday from 10-1, and one in Woodland Park, Sunday from 1-4. Go to www.coloradoplt.org for more information!
2015 Advancing Environmental Education Conference
Posted: September 25, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a comment
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CAEE is seeking session proposals that highlight environmental education (EE) approaches from a variety of backgrounds, sectors and focus areas, and in particular the connections between EE research, practices and collaborations that offer tangible takeaways for participants.CAEE is excited to be partnering with…
Top 100 Outdoor Speciality Retailers by Outdoor Magazine
Posted: August 29, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a commentIt’s pretty rare that I post stuff like this. However in the outdoor industry fitting the right pair of boots or pack is the first and a critical step in preparing for your trip. These people in these stores know how to do it.
Congrats if you made the list.
Outdoor USA Magazine is excited to honor the Top 100 outdoor specialty retailers in the United States. The Top 100 Retailers initiative recognizes the leading independent, outdoor specialty retail businesses for their outstanding work and entrepreneurial drive.
“The independent specialty retail channel is essential to building engaged outdoor and active lifestyle communities,” said Raimondo Forlin, publisher of Outdoor USA Magazine. “Specialty retailers also play a key role in fostering product innovation and brand authenticity because in this channel is where new products, new brands and technologies earn credibility with the consumer. We are happy to honor the stores that are setting the bar for success.”
This year’s Top 100 Retailers were chosen from nominations provided by leading industry brands and distributors. Stores were also able to nominate themselves for consideration.
The 2014 Top 100 Retailers are:
- Adventure 16 – San Diego, CA
- Al’s Sporting Goods – Logan, UT
- Alabama Outdoors – Birmingham, AL
- Alpenglow Sports – Tahoe City, CA
- Alpine Shop – Kirkwood, MO
- Appalachian Outfitters – Peninsula, OH
- Appalachian Ski & Outdoors – State College, PA
- Backcountry Experience – Durango, CO
- Backcountry Gear – Eugene, OR
- Backcountry North – Traverse City, MI
- Backwoods – Austin, TX
- Bent Gate Mountaineering – Golden, CO
- Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus – Grand Rapids, MI
- Black Creek Outfitters – Jacksonville, FL
- Blue Ridge Mountain Sports – Blacksburg, VA
- Bristlecone Mountain Sports – Basalt, CO
- Buffalo Peak Outfitters – Jackson, MS
- Cadillac Mountain Sports – Bar Harbor, ME
- Campmor – Paramus, NJ
- Cansfield’s Sporting Goods – Omaha, NE
- Casual Adventure – Arlington, VA
- Clear Water Outdoor – Lake Geneva, WI
- Cole Sport – Park City, UT
- Denali – Guilford, CT
- Desert Rock Sports – Las Vegas, NV
- Diamond Brand Outdoors – Arden, NC
- Edmond Summit Company – Edmond, OK
- Elephant’s Perch – Ketchum, ID
- Erehwon Mountain Outfitter – Chicago, IL
- Fin & Feather – Iowa City, IA
- Gardenswartz Outdoors – Durango, CO
- Gear Co-op – Costa Mesa, CA
- GearHeads Outdoor Store – Moab, UT
- Good Sports Outdoor Outfitters – San Antonio, TX
- Great Outdoor Provision Co. – Raleigh, NC
- Great Outdoor Store – Sioux Falls, SD
- Half-Moon Outfitters – Charleston, SC
- Hudson Trail Outfitters – Gaithersburg, DC
- Idaho Mountain Touring – Boise, ID
- International Mountain Equipment – Salt Lake City, UT
- J & H Lanmark Store – Lexington, KY
- Jans Mountain Outfitter – Park City, UT
- Jax Mercantile Co. – Bellvue, CO
- Kittery Trading Post – Kittery, ME
- Lombardi Sports – San Francisco, CA
- Maine Sport Outfitters – Rockport, ME
- Massey’s Pro Outfitter – New Orleans, LA
- Mast General Store – Valle Crucis, NC
- Midwest Mountaineering – Minneapolis, MN
- Moosejaw Mountaineering – Madison Heights, MI
- Mountain Crossings – Blairsville, GA
- Mountain Gear – Spokane, WA
- Mountain High Outfitters – Birmingham, AL
- Nantahala Outdoor Center – Bryson City, NC
- Next Adventure – Portland, OR
- Nugget Alaskan Outfitter – Juneau, AK
- Onion River Sports – Montpelier, VT
- Outdoor Adventures – Clemson, SC
- Outdoor Gear Exchange – Burlington, VT
- Outdoor Sports Center – Wilton, CT
- Outside World Outfitters – Dawsonville, GA
- Pack Rat Outdoor Center – Fayetteville , AR
- Paragon Sports – New York, NY
- Pedal N Paddle – Hanalei, HI
- Piragis Northwoods Company – Ely, MN
- Ptarmigan Sports – Edwards, CO
- Quest Outdoors – Louisville, KY
- Ramsey Outdoor Store – Ramsey, NJ
- River Sports – Knoxville, TN
- Rock/Creek – Chattanooga, TN
- Rusted Moon Outfitters – Indianapolis, IN
- Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters – Brattleboro, VT
- Sitzmark Sports – Overland Park, KS
- Ski Haus – Steamboat Springs, CO
- Sports Basement – San Francisco, CA
- Sportsman & Ski Haus – Kalispell, MT
- Summit Hut – Tucson, AZ
- Taos Mountain Outfitters – Taos, NM
- Teton Mountaineering – Jackson, WY
- The Backpacker – Baton Rouge, LA
- The Backpackers Shop – Sheffield Village, OH
- The Base Camp – Billings, MT
- The Fifth Season – Mt. Shasta, CA
- The Mountain Air – San Luis Obispo, CA
- The Mountain Shop – Skagway, AK
- The Mountaineer – Keene Valley, NY
- The Toggery – Whitefish, MT
- The Trail Head – Missoula, MT
- Tooth of Time Traders – Cimarron, NM
- Trail Creek Outfitters – Glen Mills, PA
- Travel Country – Altamonte Springs, FL
- U.S. Outdoor Store – Portland, OR
- Uncle Dan’s – Chicago, IL
- Uncle Lem’s Mountain Outfitters – Knoxville, TN
- Ute Mountaineer – Aspen, CO
- Water Stone Outdoors – Fayetteville, WV
- Whole Earth Provision – Austin, TX
- Wild Iris Mountain Sports – Lander, WY
- Wild River Outfitters – Virginia Beach, VA
- Zoar Outdoor – Charlemont, MA
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AORE Student Literary Award Call for Manuscripts
Posted: August 22, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Clemson University, Communication theory, Manuscript, Oregon, publishing, Queens University of Charlotte, Recreation, Writing, x, y, z Leave a commentA friendly reminder, the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) is inviting manuscript entries for the 2014 Outdoor Recreation and Education Student Literary Award for both graduate and undergraduate students. Winners receive a conference scholarship (in the form of a reimbursement). Selected manuscripts will be included in the 2014 Edited Papers (proceedings) of the AORE annual conference taking place November 12th – 14th in sunny Portland, Oregon.
Attached you will find the guidelines for submission. Manuscripts must be received no later than September 15th at 5pm PST. Please contact me at rjgagno with whatever questions you may have. Make it a great day!
Ryan Gagnon
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Clemson University
Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Management
rjgagno
“Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anyone else.”
AORE Student Literary Award 2014 Guidelines.docx
Interested in great design and high tech….in a tent. Check this out from a friend and 20 year tent designer
Posted: August 20, 2014 Filed under: Camping | Tags: Carpal tunnel syndrome, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Denver, Kickstarter, Louisville, Louisville Colorado, x, y, z Leave a commentCheck out our latest mad project on Kickstarter now until September 15th:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tentlab/ultimate-3-and-4-person-tents-directly-from-the-de
Mike Cecot-Scherer
theTentLab.com
Inkling Incorporated
office & mobile: 303.413.9535
796 West Birch Court, Louisville, Colorado, 80027
Two wrongs don’t make a right—but three lefts do.
Altitude is more than you think. Even professional bike racers are worried about the altitude in Aspen
Posted: August 19, 2014 Filed under: Cycling | Tags: Alex Howes, Aspen, Aspen Colorado, Ben Hermans, BMC Racing Team, Colorado, Garmin-Sharp, Pitkin County, Reijnen, Snowmass, United States, USA Pro Challenge, x, y, z Leave a commentThe conversation at the pre-race press conference and the press conference after stage one was the concern about the altitude.
Kiel Reijnen (USA) UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team had this to say about the altitude
“I am by no means a pure sprinter, but this course is a bit of a slap in the face, what a tough way to start a stage race. It’s a really deceptive stage. It’s difficult to control and it’s really unpredictable. I’m still out of breath and it’s been more than an hour since the finish, and I was already at altitude to begin with.”
Alex Howes (USA) Team Garmin-Sharp
“I myself am a victim of the high altitude. It was pretty relaxed for the first third of the race, but that last lap really heated it up and it was just full gas from there on. You see a lot of punch and lift from riders toward the end, and that’s not really something you see at this kind of altitude. It’s pretty exciting to see that out here.”
Colorado Resident Kiel Reijnen Takes Stage 1 of the 2014 USA Pro Challenge
Crowds of Cheering Fans Lined the Streets of Downtown Aspen to Greet the Best Riders in the World
Aspen, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2014) – Set against the beautiful backdrop of Aspen and Snowmass, the 2014 USA Pro Challenge got off to an exciting start with a circuit race of three 22-miles laps that included 2,300 ft. of climbing per lap, creating an aggressive day of racing. Colorado Resident Kiel Reijnen (USA) of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team took home the stage win, which also puts him in the overall lead heading into the second day of racing.
“This stage was really exciting last year. It was a nail-biter and this year was the same,” said Reijnen. “The USA Pro Challenge is a huge goal for our team. Everyone is here watching and it’s really important to the team we do well here.”
In a close finish, Reijnen took the stage win, followed by Howes in second and Ben Hermans (BEL) of BMC Racing Team in third.
After the conclusion of the first stage of the USA Pro Challenge, Reijnen holds the Smashburger Leader Jersey, Lexus Sprint Jersey and, new for this year, the Colorado National Guard Best Colorado Rider Jersey . Jacques-Maynes has the Sierra Nevada King of the Mountains Jersey and Summerhill was awarded the FirstBank Most Aggressive Rider Jersey. Clement Chevrier (FRA) of Bissell Development Team has the Colorado State University Best Young Rider Jersey heading into Stage 2 tomorrow.
An Automobile Club that is concerned about the Environment: You should join!
Posted: July 31, 2014 Filed under: Youth Camps, Zip Line | Tags: Better World Club, bicycle, Electric bicycle, Home insurance, Umbrella insurance, Vehicle insurance, x, y, z Leave a commentI’ve posted about the Better World Club several times because they provide bicycle as well as automobile breakdown insurance. Car needs a jump call the Better World Club. Bike breaks a wheel, call the Better World Club.
The Better World Club started because its competitor supported the petroleum industry (and pollution). That is another important message that gets lost. Check them out, read the email below.
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In reaction to EPA’s increasingly rigid environmental regulations and Obama’s squeeze on carbon emissions, diesel truck drivers are using a technique that originated in truck-pull competitions to deliberately emit clouds of black soot onto individuals and, their favorite target, Prius drivers.
And that’s exactly what one does to “roll coal.”
Recently, those who subscribe to this subculture have been getting bold by using social media to promote and parade these ignorant stunts. 
Dolores River Boating Advocates needs some volunteers next week
Posted: July 19, 2014 Filed under: Rivers and Waterways | Tags: Boat, Colorado, Dolores, Dolores River, McPhee Reservoir, x, y, z Leave a comment
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New Oral Re-Hydration Mix from Skratch Labs: Rescue Hydration Mix
Posted: July 18, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Boulder Colorado, Dehydration, Nutrition, running, Skratch Labs, Sports drink, swimming, x, y, z Leave a comment
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Point 65 Sweden acquires Boblbee: A line of backpacks developed to protect your gear
Posted: July 17, 2014 Filed under: Paddlesports, Sea Kayaking | Tags: Boblbee, Canoes and Kayaks, Kayak, Northern Europe, Sweden, x, y, z Leave a comment
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Genesis Quest: New way to investigate our world, join, contribute or become a member
Posted: July 15, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: x, y, z Leave a comment
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Alliance for a Better UTAH: great group fighting to protect Utah from Utahans
Posted: July 10, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: #BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Recapture Canyon, San Juan County Utah, Utah, x, y, z Leave a comment
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You did it. On Monday we delivered nearly 3,000 signatures to BLM Director Juan Palma, asking the BLM to hold accountable Phil Lyman and his friends for breaking the law by riding roughshod through Recapture Canyon.Director Palma assured us that he is working to hold the protesters accountable. The BLM is preparing to release a report they will then deliver to the US Attorney’s Office in Utah. We anticipated this would happen by directing our petition not only to the BLM, but to US Attorney David Barlow as well. We will follow this every step of the way.
Peace in Natue & Ecotourism
Posted: July 8, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: #Ecotourism, #Tourism, Biodiversity, Conservation, Conservation and Endangered Species, Environment, Travel, x, y, z Leave a comment|
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Federal Interagency annual pass opens the gate to more than 2,000 recreation areas
Posted: July 4, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bureau of Land Management, July, National Park Service, Petroglyph National Monument, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Forest Service, x, y, Yellowstone, z Leave a comment |
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| Dear Park Enthusiast – This summer, why not flex your independence by experiencing all the treasures your national parks and wildlife areas have to offer, with the convenient annual Interagency pass?Buy the Interagency pass now and start using it this weekend**. For a single, one-time fee, you get a full year of access to more than 2,000 Federal recreation sites across the country managed by: • National Park Service Imagine hiking through a pristine meadow in Yellowstone, or visiting historic Gettysburg where President Lincoln delivered his famous address. Take your family to see designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks 700 years ago at Petroglyph National Monument. Visit just two or three recreation areas in the next 12 months and your Interagency pass will have paid for itself! Learn more online. If you have questions, call our Customer Service Representatives at |
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| Best wishes and Happy 4th of July – Kinsail Corporation Authorized Vendor of the National Parks / Interagency Annual Pass 1420 Beverly Road Suite 150 McLean VA 22101 P: (703) 994-4194 F: (518) 615-8422 service* If you buy your annual Interagency pass now (between today and July 31), it’s valid through July 31, 2015. ** If you request expedited shipping. |
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Submit Your Photos: 2014 Share the Experience Contest America’s federal lands, national parks, forests, waterways and historical sites
Posted: May 13, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Bureau of Land Management, Federal lands, National Park Service, Outdoor recreation, United States Bureau of Reclamation, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Forest Service, x, y, z Leave a comment
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Everyday Kid Phil Gaimon Rides Off the Couch into a Pro Cycling Contract
Posted: May 10, 2014 Filed under: Cycling | Tags: Cycling, Gaimon, Garmin-Sharp, Phil Gaimon, Racing, Sports, United States, x, y, z 1 CommentBoulder, CO, USA – May 6, 2014 – Professional cyclist Phil Gaimon has written a book telling the true story of his unlikely transform
ation from fat kid to professional bike racer. Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro, is now available in bookstores, bike shops, and online. Preview Gaimon’s debut book at http://www.velopress.com/phil.
Plump, grumpy, slumped on the couch, and going nowhere fast at age 16, Phil Gaimon begin riding a bicycle with the grand ambition of shedding a few pounds before going off to college. He soon fell into racing and discovered he was a natural, riding his way into a pro contract after just one season despite utter ignorance of a century of cycling etiquette. A few hardscrabble seasons later, Gaimon was offered a contract to race in 2014 for Team Garmin-Sharp, an elite cycling team that competes at the sport’s highest level.
Pro Cycling on $10 a Day is a true story, a guide, and a warning to aspiring racers who dream of joining the professional racing circus. Gaimon’s adventures in road rash serve as a hilarious and cautionary tale of frustrating team directors and broken promises. His education in the ways of the peloton, his discouraging negotiations for a better contract, his endless miles crisscrossing America in pursuit of race wins, and his conviction that somewhere just around the corner lies the ticket to the big time fuel this tale of hope and ambition from one of cycling’s best storytellers.
Pro Cycling on $10 a Day chronicles the racer’s daily lot of blood-soaked bandages, sleazy motels, cheap food, and overflowing toilets. But Gaimon also celebrates the true beauty of the sport and the worth of the journey, proving in the end that even among the narrow ranks of world-class professional cycling, there will always be room for a hardworking outsider.
Pro Cycling on $10 a Day: From Fat Kid to Euro Pro Phil Gaimon Paperback with b&w photographs throughout.
6″ x 9″, 312 pp., $18.95, 9781937715243
Phil Gaimon is a professional cyclist for Team Garmin-Sharp, a writer, and an entrepreneur who retired from laziness and computer games in 2004 in favor of riding a bike to lose weight. On a whim, he started racing and soon discovered that he was a natural. Phil advanced rapidly through the amateur ranks and turned professional in his second full year. He slowly learned the rules and clawed his way to the top of the American pro ranks, joining Garmin-Sharp in 2014. He maintains a website, http://www.Philthethrill.net, where he chronicles his ceaseless pursuit of the best cookies and milk in America, and tweets at http://www.twitter.com/philgaimon.
Can’t wait to read it.
The Young Professional Call for Contributing Columnists & Student Research Article Submissions
Posted: May 9, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Eastern Kentucky University, Michael J. Bradley, Recreation, Richmond Kentucky, Student, x, y, Young Professional, z Leave a commentCall for Contributing Columnists & Student Research Article Submissions
The Young Professional is a quarterly publication aimed at providing information specifically for young professionals and students in the parks, recreation, and leisure field. Articles may be testimonials, interviews, opinion, research, best practices highlights or simply informational in nature. The Young Professional will be distributed digitally to all young professionals and students in NRPA’s Young Professional Network, through NRPA Connect, as well as through other social media platforms.
The Young Professional Network seeks students (undergraduate and graduate) to contribute professional columns and research briefs for publication in The Young Professional. Columns may be diverse in style and content, but must be beneficial for young professionals and students in the parks and recreation field. Research briefs are usually slightly longer than columns and are overviews of the research. Research briefs must be beneficial for young professionals and students in the parks and recreation field.
Potential contributors are encouraged to send inquiries to Michael J. Bradley (michael.bradley) or Iryna Sharaievska (sharaievskai).
Upcoming submission deadlines:
July 15, 2014
January 15, 2015
Michael J. Bradley, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Recreation & Park Administration
405 Begley Building
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102
Telephone: 859.622.1834
E-mail: michael.bradley
Twitter: @RecKnowledge
Providence Cyclo-cross Festival Expo ‘Dealer Day’ Seen as Alternative to Interbike
Posted: May 8, 2014 Filed under: Cycling | Tags: Bike Cooperative, Cyclo-cross, Interbike, PROVIDENCE, Providence Rhode Island, Roger Williams Park, x, y, z Leave a comment
Received this email today. Splintering the industry is not good for anyone.
Providence Cyclo-cross Festival Expo Includes ‘Dealer Day’
Event Seen as Affordable Alternative to Interbike
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – (May 6, 2014) – The Providence Cyclo-cross Festival aims to capitalize on its stature as a ‘must race’ event and draw exhibitors and retailers to it’s expanded expo. The newly introduced Dealer Day takes place on Friday, October 3, 2014 and adds an additional incentive for shops and manufacturers to attend the cornerstone of the Holy Week of Cyclo-cross.
“We’re working with The Bike Cooperative and select exhibitors to create a Friday event that focuses on the dealers. Many Northeast shop owners are too busy to leave their shops in September, their last great month before the off-season, to travel to Interbike. We’re offering a cost-effective means for manufacturers to reach them,” said event director Richard Fries. “Conversely, for the shops, we have an event that allows them to load up their staff in a van, drive a few hours to Providence, demo new product, attend some clinics, and maybe jump in a race. And they’re back at their shop in time to open on Saturday morning.”
Affordable display rates, an impeccable venue and a location within a short distance from major metropolitan centers like Boston and New York sweeten the deal.
“We want to offer an expo that is affordable for the bike manufacturers. We want the exhibitors for the energy and excitement they bring to the Festival, not their dollars. Whether you’re coming in with a full trailer or a small booth at the Builders’ Ball, Providence is a great value for all companies, large and small,” said Fries.
Space is limited and the expo is expected to sell out. Discounts are available for early registrants and space is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Pricing and registration are available at jw or Nick Keough at nickeough
ABOUT THE PROVIDENCE CYCLO-CROSS FESTIVAL: Selected as “The Best” of American cyclo-cross by Outside Magazine and as “The 2013 Domestic Event of the Year” by the editors of Cyclocross Magazine, The Providence Cyclo-cross Festival will be held Oct. 3-5, 2014, in historic Roger Williams Park. The internationally sanctioned event has drawn athletes from more than 20 nations. Additional attractions include the Divine Youth initiative, a consumer expo, food courts, the Harpoon Beer Garden, the New England Builders’ Ball, and Gran Fondo New England. For more information visit www.providencecrossfest.com.
May 21 Workshop-Build Skills to Work Collaboratively on Environmental & Natural Resource Management
Posted: May 1, 2014 Filed under: Youth Camps, Zip Line | Tags: x, y, z Leave a commentAs part of the 2014 Network Leadership Training Academy (NLTA – see below for more info), we will be offering a half-day workshop focused on Network Leadership for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
May 21, 2014, 9-11:30am in Denver, CO. 
Network Leadership for Environmental and Natural Resource Management, 9:30-11am, $25: There are growing concerns over how to manage the environment to protect public health, mitigate disasters, and to meet the demands of growing populations for water, food, recreation and energy supplies. Yet developing such networks and sustaining them can be particularly challenging, especially where organizational interests and goals are not aligned or are in conflict. Join Tanya Heikkila in this workshop to learn the organization, design, and characteristics of success of networks for collaborative environmental natural resource management. The lessons from this workshop will draw from an extensive body of research and experience on environmental networks and collaboration, and from the interactions among network participants, to identify practical leadership skills to help overcome some of these challenges.
Tanya Heikkila is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs. Dr. Heikkila’s research expertise is in institutions for coordinating groundwater and surface water in the western United States, interstate water conflicts and cooperation, the organization of collaborative ecosystem restoration programs, as well as the performance of special purpose governments.
See attached flyer for more information, or go here. Please forward to any colleagues/groups that you think might be interested in this workshop, or the NLTA.
To register for this, and other, workshops, click HERE.
To Find Out More About the Network Leadership Training Academy, see info below, or click here.
More info on the NLTA:
Registration for the 2014 Network Leadership Training Academy is now open!
https://www.regonline.com/networkleadershiptrainingacademy2014
About the 2014 NLTA: Many people today are deeply involved in the network way of working, but are struggling to find tools and a place to build skills and a community for this new way of connecting across boundaries. This workshop provides conversations about network leadership, activities and exercises to share and demonstrate skills and ideas, and practical tools to translate back to practice. The NLTA is a place where public sector leaders gather to learn, share ideas, and develop skills for engaging in collaboration and partnerships across sectors. A particular focus of the NLTA is on engaging community partners both in program activities, but also evaluation and research. We will cover several methodologies and models for accomplishing these goals, including Community Impact Models, Community Based Participatory Research, Systems Building, and Social Network Analysis, among others. Attendees are engaged in this type of work from multiple sectors including Health, Public Health, Education, Environment, Disaster/Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, among other fields. The workshop primary focus is on building, managing, and evaluating effective networks. This year’s academy will be held from May 19-21, 2014 in Denver, CO at the University of Colorado Denver (downtown campus).
What will you do at the NLTA? The agenda for the 2014 NLTA is packed full of opportunities for attendees to share their own experiences and skills, interaction with the leading trainers and thinkers in networks leadership through presentation and consultation, and topic specific workshops to develop a “network of networkers” in your specific field. Each part of the NLTA is led by a recognized leader in the field and will be a variety of small group, breakout, and large group interactions. A summary of the agenda:
Monday, May 19, 11am start:
Networks 101 (Brint Milward)
Building a Network Culture/The Network Way of Working (Janice Popp);
An Evening of “Sharing Our Practice” (attendee presentations/posters highlighting their own work)
Tuesday, May 20, 9-5pm; 5-7pm Reception:
Managing Networks: Network Effectiveness, Structure & Governance (Brint Milward)
The Transfer of Commitment: Leading Successful Collaboration (Darrin Hicks)
Tools and Methods to Evaluate Networks (including Systems Building, CBPR, Social Network Analysis) (Danielle Varda)
Wednesday, May 21, 9-3pm
Pick from a variety of Special Topic Workshops on Network Leadership (morning and afternoon), including but not limited to:
– Network Leadership for Funders with Sandra Mikush
– Network Leadership for Environmental and National Resource Management with Tanya Heikkila
– Network Leadership in the Public Services Sector (Education, Public Health, Healthcare, and more) with Bill Fulton
– Network Leadership Tools and Technologies with Judah Thornewill
– PARTNER: A Tool for Organizational SNA with Danielle Varda
– Skills for Facilitating Networks with Lisa Carlson
– Heroic Improvisation with Mary Tyszkiewicz (http://heroic-improv.com)
To register only for these workshops, click HERE.
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Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals is proud to present the 2014 National Outdoor Recreation Conference
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“Thriving in a New Economic Reality”
The early bird deadline is April 18 – register now and save
The Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals is proud to present the 2014 National Outdoor Recreation Conference. This year we are featuring presentations that demonstrate how you are adapting and thriving in our new economic reality. You will learn about innovative partnerships, diversifying funding sources, use of technology to streamline, entrepreneurial solutions, adaptive reuse of aging facilities, cultivating political and community support, and other case studies that present new ideas and tools to succeed in today’s economic reality.
Session Spotlight
Communicating with our many stakeholders is an important but sometimes challenging task of a successful outdoor recreation project. Learn from several SORP members and their colleagues about the different approaches they’ve taken in listening and learning from their stakeholders.
Benchmarking: The Art of Talking to People on Benches in an Effort to Keep Them Happy
Intercept surveys are an incredibly useful tool for gaining a solid understanding of existing park user’s perspectives and desires as well as understanding who your agency is currently serving. Intercept surveys generate the type of information professionals crave when developing system plans, master plans, and project plans.
However, this level of outreach can be awkward (walking up to strangers and asking for all kinds of personal information – yikes!!!) and intimidating (resources, bias, data entry/analysis…where do you start???). And what do you do with the information once you have it?
This presentation will walk you through parallel studies conducted in 2008 and 2013 across a system of 19 park units encompassing 27,000+ acres whose annual visitation exceeds 5 million and discuss how to share and use the survey findings to guide thoughtful decisions and long-term plans. Join SORP members Thomas Mercier, Research & Evaluation Coordinator and Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning, Three Rivers Park District to hear about examples that will provide insight on the realistic expectations of the resources required and project outcomes.
A Road Runs Through It
Park planning can be greatly affected by past history. Strong and independent pioneers settled the Ozarks in the mid-1800s. A hardscrabble existence fraught with peril refined the Ozark character. Today, some descendants are thriving and others continue to get by in a beautiful and unforgiving landscape. For all, their ties to the land remain strong and independent, helping further shape today’s Ozark culture. At Current River State Park, local perspectives have been shaped by experiences with the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Not all of the experiences have been regarded as positive by the populace. The long-festering cultural clash came to a head when local authorities unilaterally pushed a road into the new state park. Join SORP member Bill Bryan, Director of Missouri State Parks, and learn how Missouri reconciled with park neighbors to move forward with the new park even though A Road Runs Through It.
Building Your Plan for Community Engagement and Outreach
The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of over 113,000 acres in 65 parks and over 1,200 miles of trails within Alameda and Contra Costa County in California. The district, serving the Bay Area for 80 years, is dedicated to improving access to and use of the parks by members of groups that are underrepresented, such as persons with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged and elderly park visitors.
In early 2011, the district opened the Tidewater Boating Center which was funded by State Prop 40 monies to provide outdoor recreational opportunities to under-resourced populations. Through successful partnerships with low-income schools, cities and local non-profit organizations, the district has been able to increase access and awareness of outdoor recreation programs and services in the regional parks. Join SORP member Anne Kassebaum, and her colleagues from the East Bay Regional Park District as you learn how to develop strategies to successfully engage under-resourced populations, develop deep engagement experiences for youth and families in the outdoors and how to utilize community mapping to develop strategic partnerships for engagement and outreach.
Seeking public input through online surveys for resource management planning
Public input is an important factor when preparing a state park Resource Management Plan (RMP), the purpose of which is to document management responsibilities for balancing the use of water and land resources related to recreation. With the growing public demand for outdoor recreation, it is critical to take the public’s interests into consideration. Survey participants were obtained from various sources including Facebook, cabin and campground reservation, golf course membership, and state park friend groups. The SERVQUAL (Service quality survey) was modified to assess park visitors’ desired and perceived service quality for the Oklahoma State Park system. The results provide managers and decision-makers valuable long-term direction and guidelines for effective and efficient management of natural resources. The presentation focuses on the process of obtaining survey participants and developing the survey instrument. You won’t want to miss this session from SORP members Stella Liu and Nicky Wu from Oklahoma State University.
Join the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals for their 2014 National Outdoor Recreation Conference May 13-16 in San Francisco, California. Outdoor recreation professionals from local, special district, state, and federal agencies; private sector firms and consultants; university faculty and students; and non-profit organizations gather annually to share success stories, collaborate on challenging situations, and strategize new solutions.
Visit www.recpro.org/2014-conference to learn more, download a preliminary program and register for the 2014 National Outdoor Recreation Conference.
Early bird rates are available through April 18. Register now to save $100 or more on your registration.
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Brenda Adams-Weyant
Association Manager
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
PO Box 221
Marienville, PA 16239
(814) 927-8212
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