Promoting Outdoor Recreation
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There appears to be the germ of a good idea in Gov. Ernie Fletcher's proposal to offer tax credits to those who agree to protect their land from development and make it available to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking or other purposes.
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By The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Sep. 23--The city of Boise is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee that advises the mayor and city council on what new park projects should be undertaken.
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By Bob Cuddy, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif.  Jun. 18--The rolling hills that help entice tourists to the North Coast may or may not end up with "starter castles" or other structures on their ridgelines.
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By MICHAEL P. McKINNEY  Journal Staff Writer  BARRINGTON  -   Reports of sexual liaisons between men resuming at the Osamequin Nature Trail might lead to a pass system, such as a car sticker, for public access to the preserve.
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By Fred Mann, The Wichita Eagle, Kan.  Feb. 13--This is a good week to forget the gloom of winter and think about playing outside again.   The city of Wichita on Monday launched an 18-month effort to plan the future of parks and recreation in the area.
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By John Simerman, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Sep.
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By Nicole C. Wong, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb.
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By Bruce Gerstman, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Sep.
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By Mary Lane Gallagher, The Bellingham Herald, Wash.  Feb.
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By Scott Marshall, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Sep.
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By ED SEALOVER THE GAZETTE  North Cheyenne Caon Park has long been considered one of the jewels of Colorado Springs' urban forest, an oak-and-pine playground for hikers, bikers and nature lovers.
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By By Mike Prager, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.  Dec. 15--Spokane's park leaders have one word for youngsters sledding on municipal golf courses: SCRAM!   Same for anyone else who wants to use the city's golf courses for skiing or snowshoeing.
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By Lisa Vorderbrueggen, Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif.  Feb. 1--Billboards along commuter routes in eastern Contra Costa County and a companion Web site calling environmental groups "radicals" have generated several hundred e-mails to local elected leaders.
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Officials in a rural valley in British Columbia hope that keeping out cellphones will help attract residents and tourists who want to escape to the quiet of nature.
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By By Melanie Sill, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Jun.
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By Matt Bewley, Grand Forks Herald, N.D.  Jun.
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The sales numbers are encouraging as this outdoors retailer expands.