Recreate Responsibly

📈 181.1 million people got outside in 2024 — an all-time high.

That’s 58.6% of the U.S. population (ages 6+) choosing the outdoors for connection, movement, joy, and everything in between.

It’s not a niche hobby and never was, but more people than ever are choosing the outdoors.

With that comes a shared responsibility: to take care of the places we love and make sure everyone feels welcome while we’re out there.

Outdoor spaces thrive when people do too. Let’s keep showing up for both.

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Our team has been impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. While we are safe, our responses may be delayed for a little while. These events remind us how deeply connected we are to the places we love and the importance of wildfire awareness and preparedness. 

Feel free to download and share any of these resources which may be helpful to you or your communities:

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We encourage everyone to stay informed, prioritize safety, and support your communities during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this moment together.

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Learning more about traditional ecological knowledge, understanding land sovereignty and the history of the places we love while respecting Indigenous culture is at the root of responsible recreation.

Want to learn more? Go to 🗣 today to learn, take their pledge, and share with your community. We’ve been learning a lot from them and encourage you to get to know their work too.

Check out our stories today for posts honoring from around the community including , , , , and others.

Today, July 2nd, is National Wildland Fire Fighter Day!

Show your support by downloading and sharing the Wildfire Edition of

🔥 Whether it is properly extinguishing a campfire or keeping your vehicle maintained to prevent sparks, following just a few simple steps can help prevent wildfires; learn how to properly use outdoor equipment; burn debris safely; maintain, and extinguish a campfire; maintain a vehicle and tow safely; and practice fire-safe target shooting are a few.

Learn more by following

https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/wildfireresponsibly



Image: The 2022 Graves Creek prescribed fire burns under a stary night sky. Photo by Caleb Ashby, BLM

🔥 Whether it is properly extinguishing a campfire or keeping your vehicle maintained to prevent sparks, following just a few simple steps can help prevent wildfires; learn how to properly use outdoor equipment; burn debris safely; maintain, and extinguish a campfire; maintain a vehicle and tow safely; and practice fire-safe target shooting are a few.

Learn more by following

https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/wildfireresponsibly

Image: The 2022 Graves Creek prescribed fire burns under a stary night sky. Photo by Caleb Ashby, BLM

with us IRL this weekend at at fest!

is free and open to the public so join our coalition activations this weekend in Denver!

5/31 at 5:30p MST — IRL Meetup and Happy Hour sponsored by

6/1 at 2p MST — Women Who Write Nature Panel with and

Come say hello and join the conversation!

Did you know that today starts ?

Swipe to see what the week will bring. Share to help everyone

Visit nps.gov to learn more

Hey community in Utah! Will we see you TONIGHT to kick off Sundance at the Hollywood Climate Summit Eco-Bash pop-up at Wasatch Brew Pub?

Start your festival experience with filmmakers, executives, influencers, activists, and creatives who are excited to integrate climate justice into their projects. This event that will inspire climate content by spotlighting the fight to protect Utah's cherished landscapes.

Presented by Earthjustice and co-sponsored by Good Energy, Scriptation, Earth Angel, and YEA! Impact, the event will feature a networking hour (food + bev included!) followed by Earthjustice’s main panel discussion, “Monuments That Inspire Us & the Threats They Face.”

Partners include the Sierra Club Utah, Center for Biological Diversity, National Parks Conservation Association, WildEarth Guardians, and of course, us!

See you from 5:30-8:00 tonight!

Hey Utah community, will we see you at ? Come join us at the Hollywood Climate Summit Eco-Bash pop-up on 1/19 to kick off your festival experience with filmmakers, executives, influencers, activists, and creatives:

ECO BASH @ PARK CITY - Panel + Networking Hollywood Climate Summit's Eco-Bash is popping up in Park City!

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day –– and did you know today is also known as the Day of Service?

Here’s some insight from our friends at :

“Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a ‘day on, not a day off.’

Participation in service activities has grown each year as more Americans are encouraged to provide meaningful change in their communities.  Whether service meets a tangible need, such as fixing up a school or senior center, builds a sense of community or mutual responsibility. In a pandemic environment, service can take on the form of sending a meal through a meal delivery service, serving as a virtual mentor, or donating money to a charitable cause to help those who lack basic essential items.

No matter the choice, service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. It breaks down barriers by bringing people from different backgrounds together and it benefits those who choose to serve.

Coretta Scott King said, ‘The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others.’”

How will you serve today?

Are you in the know for snow? We’re seeing a lot of fresh snow in the forecast across the country! ❄️

Winter is a beautiful time to , but with this chilly season comes new challenges and safety considerations to take into account.

We want everyone to be able to enjoy this incredible time of year, and we want you to stay safe while doing it.

Remember, check the status of the place you’re going, gear up properly, take nature seriously, practice winter wellness, and keep our winter landscapes fun and safe.

Photo: Luke Helgeson