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Young anglers and those who want to try their hand at fishing are invited to join the Cobb County Parks Kids Fishing Rodeo events upcoming in July at county parks. The event, held on four consecutive Saturdays in July, is open to kids ages three to 16. Registration and a $5 entry fee is required for Cobb County residents. Registration is $7.50 for non-Cobb residents.

Thousands of people hike or walk up the main trails to Kennesaw Mountain each week for the exercise and the views from the summit. But have you checked out Kemo's backside, a shapely, well-rounded, and beautiful natural attraction often unseen and unappreciated by those drawn to KeMo’s more recognizable and oft-visited full-frontal approach?

Summertime is popular for use of OHVs, vehicles pose safety risks to kids. As the summer surge in use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) continues, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is issuing a warning about the risks posed by these vehicles.

If your summer plans usually involve heading to your local state park to cool off and relax by the pool, you may need to make alternative plans this season. It's been a tough summer for pool-goers in Pennsylvania. According to state park officials, several state parks will not be opening their public pools this summer.

A $50 million,16-year reclamation effort transformed a corner of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio from a toxic dump riddled with rusting, oozing chemical barrels into a beautiful marshland filled with trees, flowers, and wildlife.

Plan ahead and arrive early for the few firepits in LA County;Photo by Don Simkovich. Options for enjoying a fire on the beaches of Los Angeles County are severly limited, despite the immense coastline with 33 beaches listed through the county’s Beach and Harbors division.

Celebrate Father's Day by enjoying quality time outdoors with Dad during Ohio's Free Fishing Days. For many people, Father's Day is a time to relax and enjoy the outdoors with dad. So if you're looking for a fun and free activity to do with your dad this Father's Day weekend, consider taking him fishing in Ohio.

SC, June 8, 2022 – Last night, Hampton County Council gave a presentation at The Palmetto Theater to unveil the long-awaited results of Recreation Study and proposed Master Plan created by Alliance Engineers.

Would you consider renting out your swimming pool, backyard, or barn to bring in extra income? That's what many Texas homeowners have started doing. In these hot Texas summers, there's nothing quite like a refreshing dip in a pool. However, not everyone has the luxury of their backyard oasis. Enter pool and backyard rentals.

As the summer season gets underway, health officials in Indiana are urging residents to be on the lookout for ticks. As the weather warms up, people are spending more time outdoors, which means an increased risk of coming in contact with ticks.

(Casa Grande, AZ) – We’ve all heard of dine and dash, but why not dine and splash? The City of Casa Grande is holding a family-friendly Splash, Dine & Dash event every Wednesday in June, beginning June 8.

As the weather warms up across Pennsylvania, so do numbers of Lyme disease cases. Don't forget to take proper precautions and check for ticks often when you're outside this summer.

The deadline to apply extended to June 10, local governments, lake commissions, nonprofits, and more should apply for grants towards lake cleanup. The Department of Environmental Protection recently launched a $10 million lakes management grants program that will fund projects to mitigate stormwater and runoff pollution, improving recreation or conservation at public lakes throughout New Jersey.

(Florence, AZ) – Good news for residents in Florence looking for a place to cool off this summer. The Florence Aquatic Center has opened its door for a season of water-oriented fun.

(Denver Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval via Twitter) (DENVER, Colo.) Denver Mayor Micheal Hancock, Denver Parks and Recreation and Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval will host a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Thursday at Inspiration Point Park.

Parks near capacity Saturday.John Dabbs/Photographer. The parks are flooded this weekend in Northeast Tennessee as festival-goers and other residents support their local causes and get out to enjoy some much-needed rest, relaxation, and recreation.

$1.8 million available for recreational trails in Morris County. All 39 municipalities in Morris County are eligible to apply. Apply today to capture some of these funds for Morristown!

We joined a group of Georgia gold prospectors for a fun Saturday event, panning for gold in a stream on public property north of Atlanta managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Before and during the event, we received lots of friendly encouragement and support. The gold seekers included professional geologists, life-time residents, "legacy" gold hunters who grew up panning with family members, occasional hobbyists and lots of first-timers out for a new experience.

The enthusiastic dog lover appreciates spending time outside with their canine companion. New Jersey offers a plethora of dog parks where one can have their dogs run leash-free and play with other canines in stress-free environments. Many local communities have facilities that have strict requirements to participate in the dog park areas. The following list is composed of community-based areas that do not presently require previous registration or membership. Although many dog parks abound throughout the state, included are dog parks that have contact information for your easy reference. Links have been included for your further perusal.

A new equestrian-friendly park is planned for Powder Springs, and the Cobb County Parks Department are accepting construction bids for phase one work this month. Located at 5315 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs, but currently not open to the public except for planned events, the park is a little over 300 acres with Sweetwater Creek running through a portion of the property.