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Press Releases from The Outdoor Foundation

Teens Outside Program Endorsed by Prestigious National Forum on Children and Nature
(November 12, 2008)
The Teens Outside program, a partnership initiative of The Outdoor Foundation and The National Recreation and Park Association, received endorsement today from the National Foru... more

The Outdoor Foundation Joins with USA Weekend Magazine to Announce a New Make a Difference Day Grant Program
(October 12, 2008)
USA Weekend Magazine and The Outdoor Foundation announced today a new charitable grant program tied to the annual Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of volunteer se... more

Industry Outreach Press Releases

Polar Bear Photographer Steven Kazlowski To Speak At Conservation Alliance Breakfast
(December 03, 2008)
Eight Years in the Arctic Show the Impacts of Global Warming on the Polar Bear more

KEEN Spreads the Warmth with Pledge to Donate up to $25,000 to Local Shelters and Food Banks this Holiday Season
(December 02, 2008)
KEEN will donate $5 for every purchase made on KEENFOOTWEAR.COM until December 25, 2008, to local shelters and food banks throughout the country. The initiative celebrates the f... more

Klean Kanteen Announces Partnership With One Percent for the Planet
(December 02, 2008)
Klean Kanteen joined One Percent for the Planet (1% FTP), pledging a portion of its sales to support nonprofit, environmental groups that help the planet. more

Ecowood Retail Displays is proud to supply fixtures for Half-Moon Outfitters as they open their ninth location and receive the LEED certification!
(November 26, 2008)
ECOWOOD Retail Displays is proud to supply fixtures for Half-Moon Outfitters stores while they continue their “green” renovations at their ninth store opening in North Charlesto... more

SMARTWOOL ANNOUNCES FALL 2008 ADVOCACY FUND RECIPIENTS
(November 25, 2008)
SmartWool® socks and apparel aren’t the only things warm and fuzzy SmartWool has to offer – SmartWool also handed out the good tidings with its latest round of charitable donati... more

Heart of Stone Climbing Access Film Premieres at Rock/Creek
(November 25, 2008)
Heart of Stone Climbing Film Premieres at Rock/Creek Friday December 5th more

High Sierra Supports North American FIS TD Working Group
(November 18, 2008)
High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of innovative bags and luggage, is proud to provide100 AT459 32 inch Drop-Bottom Wheeled Duffel to the North American FIS TD Working Gr... more

Breathe Magazine Sponsors Photo Gala to Support Kids Programs
(November 14, 2008)
Breathe Magazine has signed on as an official media sponsor for the Adventure Active Kids Photo Gala with the intention to raise awareness regarding the need for child-centered ... more

Atlas and SOS Outreach Bring Snowshoeing to Under-Privileged Youth
(November 14, 2008)
Atlas Donates Snowshoes to Assist SOS Outreach Programs in Helping At-Risk Youth Learn to Make Better Choices and Live More Productive Lives more

Teva Mountain Games Acquired
(November 12, 2008)
Vail Valley Foundation announced today that they have acquired the premier outdoor adventure event, the Teva Mountain Games from Untraditional Marketing, Inc. The Teva Mountain ... more

Summit for Someone Announces Mountaineering Course
(November 10, 2008)
Backpacker Magazine’s Summit For Someone, with Ouray, Colo.-based San Juan Mountain Guides, is excited to announce a 4-day beginner mountaineering course for its 2009 season. more

NBC JEEP® WORLD OF ADVENTURE SPORTS® RACES TO ROMANIA FOR THE MOST BRUTAL ENDURO RALLY IN THE WORLD IN THE NOVEMBER 8th EPISODE
(November 05, 2008)
Episode features mountain biking, adventure racing, enduro rally racing, skiing and snowboarding more