Recreation
Learn more about environmental education programs, park and wilderness visitation, how land is managed for conservation and recreation, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused on products made from or…In this Inquiry, scientists were interested in understanding the benefits provided by forests. They focused on products made from or in forests, social benefits of forests, protective benefits of forests... -
In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic…In this study, the scientists wanted to identify the most important elements of an experience in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. -
One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how…One of the ways that social scientists determine how much benefit people receive from something is to find out how much they would be willing to pay for it. In... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in... -
People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling.…People visit parks to do many different activities, such as play basketball, baseball, sunbathe, swim, walk, picnic, or go bicycling. If park managers know what people like to do in... -
Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top…Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top of a layer of snow, called a weak layer. Scientists... -
One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top…Slab avalanches are the most dangerous kind of avalanche. A slab is a layer of new snow sitting on top of a layer of snow, called a weak layer. Scientists...
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One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of…One job of wilderness managers is to teach people how to behave when they visit a wilderness area. One of the ways students learn about how to behave when they... -
When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in…When people go hiking or camping in back country or wilderness areas, they almost always impact the natural environment in some way. When people use the back country, they sometimes...
