Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
Let's Get Outside
We believe in the power of outdoor recreation and the value of a strong connection with nature.
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Recent News
Supportive Spaces are Essential for LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
At NRF we care about getting kids outside for many reasons. Outdoor recreation helps young people connect to peers, mentors, their culture, and their communities. It supports positive outcomes for physical and mental
Getting Outside When Outside Is Getting Hotter
Summer is peak season for outdoor recreation. Families head outside to enjoy picnics, walks, and bike rides. Many outdoor recreation and education organizations have busy summer programming schedules while kids are out
Grand Canyon Youth Builds Lasting Connections to Rivers
For almost 30 years, Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) has been offering educational outdoor experiences that connect young people from across the country to the rivers and canyons of the southwestern U.S. These place-based
Year At A Glance
34.5K+
youth served
$2.41M
invested in youth recreation programs
96
grants made
$19.4M
to 270+ organizations across the U.S. in the past decade