Nearly 213,000 people were treated in emergency rooms annually between 2004 and 2005 in the U.S . More than half of the injuries occurred among young people aged 10-24.

Jun 11, 2008 - Alan Sorum

Here are some ideas to help make hiking and other outdoor recreation with children 2 to 5 years old joyful and less stressful.

Jun 27, 2011 - Eugene Kearl

Despite its small size, the city of Columbus, Mississippi is home to a number of outdoor recreational opportunities that are great summer destinations.

Jul 14, 2010 - Thomas West

Outdoor jobs mean fresh air, hard work, and good income. From the professional driver to the construction worker, learning a new trade means getting a paycheck again.

Apr 5, 2009 - Mary King

If you like the sporting life, cruises offer tennis, golf, basketball, scuba diving, jogging and even sports-related activities that exercise the mind.

Sep 9, 2011 - Roberta Sandler

The national parks of Arizona offer a tremendous amount of diversity and majesty to their visitors. Hiking and camping in these national parks is amazing.

Feb 3, 2011 - Thomas Hashman

Arthur O'Neill began the Carroll Center for the Blind's Outdoor Enrichment program to make recreation accessible, challenging, and social.

Feb 2, 2011 - Andrew Leibs

Idaho has many scenic outdoor recreation and camping destinations. Some of the most beautiful are in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Apr 15, 2010 - Marta Stone

Participation in leisure activities during Queen Victoria's reign increased as more free time became available due to shortened working hours.

Dec 10, 2008 - Fleur Hupston

Companies that have discounts on equipment and tips for making returns on gear.

Dec 27, 2007 - Bill Sassani

Modern women seeking unique gift basket ideas for a man who loves the outdoors may ponder, "Chocolate, fishing pole, iPad or shall he and I Valentine on a Safari trip?"

Feb 5, 2010 - C. William Anderson

Dog fighting, cockfighting, and a wide variety of sporting and gambling activities created escapes from the drudgery of daily living for American colonists.

Sep 25, 2009 - Michael Streich

Since 1976, Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center recreation programs have shown the disabled that they have the inner strength to change their lives.

Mar 10, 2009 - Andrew Leibs

There are plenty of free or discounted museum days and events in Portland, Oregon for locals or visitors on a budget.

Apr 2, 2010 - Stephanie Cox

The ancient skill of knot tying was re-introduced to today's outdoor women at a recent annual expo sponsored by The National Wild Turkey Federation.

Jul 20, 2011 - Wilma Fleming

Pink binoculars, national park DVDs, hair accessories, gift of fishing, and relief on the go are five affordable items in this 2009 holiday gift guide for outdoors women.

Oct 18, 2009 - Jennifer Huber

The beautiful Catskills Mountains in Upstate New York offer many diversified activities. It's a perfect getaway for families, friends, couples or singles.

Sep 16, 2011 - Marie C. Dimino

Shoppers can take advantage of discounts and bagains offered by retailers after Christmas.

Dec 26, 2008 - Bill Sassani