April Claxton
April dose of Parkscriptions inspiration
There is so much research coming out of why it’s beneficial to spend time outside that we wanted to share it with you. Here are some of the best tidbits from the past months.
National Parks RX Day is good medicine City of Bellingham and Recreation Northwest to offer a dose of nature at Fairhaven Park.
Bellingham Celebrates National ParkRx Day
National Park Rx Day
Sunday, April 29th
Local Celebration at Fairhaven Park
10:00 am at the Upper Shelter
A variety of guided walks in the Fairhaven Park Woods:
Exploration, Mindfulness and Forest Bathing
$10 Suggested donation
Parkscriptions:
Partnering with doctors and other healthcare providers to prescribe time outdoors, Parkscriptions connects patients with positive outdoor experiences for healthier lifestyles and… Continue reading
January dose of Parkscriptions inspiration
There is so much research coming out of why it’s beneficial to spend time outside that we wanted to share it with you. Here are some of the best tidbits from the past month.
A prescription to Birch Bay State Park? In 2017, Dr Anderson started handing out prescriptions for exercise. Patients leave his office with directions to visit a… Continue reading
December dose of Parkscription inspiration
There is so much research coming out of why it’s beneficial to spend time outside that we wanted to share it with you. Here are some of the best tidbits from the past couple months.
Take 2 Hikes and Call Me in the Morning Some doctors are prescribing a walk in the park as good medicine for not just physical,… Continue reading
Recreation Economy round-up – December 2017
Here’s a re-cap of some of the noteworthy recreation economy stories from the past month.
Superfeet takes another big step, and that means more jobs in Ferndale The Ferndale-based manufacturer announced this week that it will begin production of custom-fit recovery slides, or the sandals people put on after a run. The company also announced it is partnering with… Continue reading
2017 Summit Speakers and Topics
Keynote Speakers:
Jon Snyder is the first ever Policy Advisor on Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development to Governor Jay Inslee. Snyder grew up in Spokane and graduated from The Evergreen State College. He later worked on the Spokane City Council where he promoted the expansion of urban biking and walking trails. He was also founder and publisher of Out There… Continue reading
