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History of Great Outdoors Month

Great Outdoors Month in June beckons us to go out and explore all that nature has to offer. Celebrated all over the U.S., the month is dedicated to the country’s diverse landscapes, which boast dense forests, long winding rivers, tranquil lakes, rocky mountains, and much more.

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  • Outdoors

    25 Experiences of God's Great Earth

    Youngman, Jenny
    This latest addition to the popular Worship Feast series takes youth outdoors to worship amid God's wonderful (and often unpredictable) creation. This resource includes devotions, meditations, and outdoor worship services for all seasons…
    eBookAbingdon Youth, 2010
  • "Step outdoors with this book and wave goodbye to boredom! Open a bug hotel, read the night sky and go bird spotting, then learn to draw animals, write a nature poem, and do an outdoor quiz. With specially selected links to websites for…
    BookLondon : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2023. — 796.5 M1612n
  • TGO Magazine is your essential guide to hillwalking and backpacking in the UK and overseas. Get out more! We provide all the inspiration you need to plan your next trip, plus expert reviews and tips. The Great Outdoors is for anyone who…
    Online MagazineKelsey Publishing Ltd
  • Why is outdoor learning important? Research shows nature-based education can boost academic performance and support physical, mental, and emotional health. Providing outdoor learning experiences allows students to expand knowledge and…
    eAudiobookHeinemann, 2023
  • Outdoors in Arizona

    a Guide to Fishing and Hunting

    Hirsch, Bob
    Outdoors in Arizona : a guide to fishing and hunting / text by Bob Hirsch ; illustrations by Larry Toschik ; photography by Arizona highways contributors.
    Book[Phoenix, Ariz.] : [Arizona Department of Transportation, State of Arizona], [1986] — 799.791 H669o
  • If you love the outdoors, its beauty, bounty, and diversity, I am just like you. If you enjoy being creative in the kitchen as you prepare delicious and sometimes unusual meals for your friends and family, I am just like you. And if you…
    eBookGreat Writers Media, LLC, 2023
  • Great Outdoors U.S.A

    1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States

    This eclectic collection of can't-miss adventures, compiled by 10 travel, food, culture, and adventure writers, is divvied up with 20 sites per state, 10 of which receive quarter- to full-page write-ups, followed by a single "Go Further"…
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023] — 796.50973 N2775g
  • Sketching Outdoors

    Discover the Joy of Painting Outdoors

    Herniman, Barry,
    A guide to painting landscapes outdoors includes tips on equipment needed for sketching and painting, using different mediums, and where to find inspiration.
    BookTunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press, 2023. — 758.1 H558s
  • "Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and…
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Studio, 2022. — 508 H792m
  • The Bookbag Listen to the birds, the breeze, the rustle of the trees so excited. All of Nature is calling. We've been invited! The core message of exchanging indoor activities for the adventure of the great outdoors drives the rhyming…
    eAudiobookFindaway Voices, 2021
  • Campfires, Kids, and the Outdoors

    Outdoor Lessons for the Real World

    Olson
    "Campfires, Kids, and the Outdoors” is far more than a hunting and fishing book. It's a cover-to-cover guide to teaching kids life lessons in the woods and fields, on the water, and under the stars. Each chapter echoes Geremy Olson's…
    eBook241ink, 2021
  • Surviving the Great Outdoors

    Everything You Need to Know Before Heading into the Wild (and How to Get Back in One Piece)

    Leonard, Brendan
    "Leonard's durable tome (seriously, the cover is rubber) is stuffed with so many tips about surviving in the wild, you'll be able to leave your smartphone behind." -Entertainment Weekly, Best New Books This easy introduction to outdoor…
    eBookWorkman Publishing Company, 2019
  • Feeling outdoorsy? Get ready to bust boredom with nature and the world outside! Learn how to whip up sidewalk chalk spray paint, go on a photo safari, build giant lawn games, and much more. With clear instructions and helpful photos,…
    eBookCapstone, 2019
  • Get ready for some outdoor adventures! Nature provides tons of awesome places to see and activities to do. Discover how to find food and water for survival, recognize animal tracks, navigate in the wild, and more!
    eAudiobookCapstone Press, 2017