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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation, Coleman and KOA Release Special Report on Camping]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Report highlights enduring popularity of camping and in-depth look at profiles and segments]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy Kids Outdoors Act Supports Strategies to Connect Kids with Nature]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congressman Ron Kind (WI) and Senator Mark Udall(CO)introduced the Healthy Kids Outdoors Act today to support state, local and federal strategies to connect youth and families with the natural world, improve children’s health and support future economic growth and conservation efforts.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation Releases 2011 Outdoor Recreation Participation Study]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1570&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Report shows recreation remains key part of American lifestyle with strong outdoor participation across geographies and encouraging trends among youth
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoor Nation Kicks Off Summer Youth Summits In New York]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1569&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Youth-led Movement for the Outdoors Plans Nationwide Agenda-with more than $100,000 in Dedicated Funding for Youth Project Ideas-to Expand Access, Activity, and Appreciation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation Releases Topline Outdoor Participation Report]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1568&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Research Shows Overall Participation Solid, Adventure Sports Increasing, Youth and Minority Modest Gains]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Than 60 Million Americans Are Considered Couch Potatoes]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1566&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to a recently completed study, more than 60 million people in the U.S. are totally inactive, according to a recent study by the Physical Activity Council (PAC). That's one of the key findings of the Physical Activity Council which analyzes overall participation in sports, fitness, and recreational endeavors. With all the publicity and attention being paid to the current obesity crisis in the U.S., the need to get people away from their computer screens and television sets in order to get more active has never been more important.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outdoor Nation Unveils Program and Partner Plans for 2011]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1567&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[America’s State Parks Named National Partner and Top Cause at Kick-Off Event in Hall of States
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<title><![CDATA[Moving Outdoors in Nature Act Will Support Strategies to Connect Kids with Nature: Congressman Ron Kind (D - WI) Introduces Bill to Bolster Federal, State and Local  Recreation and Health Initiatives]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1565&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congressman Ron Kind (D - WI) today introduced the Moving Outdoors in Nature Act (MONA) in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The bill supports federal, state and local strategies that connect children with the natural world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Outdoor Foundation Releases Findings of  Outdoor Recreation Participation Study]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1564&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the fourth year in a row, The Outdoor Foundation has produced this annual report, Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, to help the outdoor industry, federal officials, and state and local organizations better address the continuing inactivity crisis among our kids and the growing disconnect between children and the outdoors.  The online survey captures responses from over 40,000 Americans ages six and older and covers 114 different outdoor activities, making it the largest survey of its type examining participation in sports and outdoor activities. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outsiders™ 'Speak Out' on Outdoor Technology and Social Media]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://outdoorfoundation.org/news.rss.php?news_id=1562&category=The+Outdoor+Foundation+News]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400]]></pubDate>
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