Library: Outdoor Leadership: Additional Resources

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National Recreation and Park Association
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public parks, recreation, and conservation. Our work draws national focus to the far-reaching impact of successes generated at the local level. Leveraging their role in conservation, health and wellness, and social equity to improve their communities, NRPA’s members of park and recreation professionals and citizen advocates are 50,000 strong and represent public spaces in urban communities, rural settings, and everything in between.
NOLS
NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that seeks to help you step forward boldly as a leader.
Outdoor Industry Association
Online and in-person learning about policy, participation, sustainability and general business operations to help advance your career, your company and the outdoor industry. Some sessions may be member-only.
WY Outdoor Recreation Plan
The 2019-2023 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan was prepared by the Planning and Grants Section within Wyoming’s Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails.

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Dept. of the Interior
The U.S. Department of the Interior uses sound science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife, and energy resources, honors our nation’s responsibilities to tribal nations, and advocates for America’s island communities.
National Park service
Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, The NPS safeguards these unique places and shares their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. But their work doesn't stop there.
Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov is your gateway to discover America's Outdoors and more! Recreation.gov is your one-stop shop for trip planning, information sharing, and reservations brought to you by 12 federal Participating Partners. Seven of these partner agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Archives, offer advance reservations at 2,500 federal areas for over 60,000 facilities and activities.
Yellowstone Science
Discover the in-depth, science-based knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with "Yellowstone Science," a periodically published journal since 1992, prepared by National Park Service staff at the Yellowstone Center for Resources in Yellowstone National Park, bringing valuable insights from scientists and researchers to the public.
Bureau of Land Management
The Mission of the Bureau of Land Management is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The BLM has an extensive list of Databases, Digitized collections, Photographs, Catalogs, Journals, and more available on through their site.

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Searching Tips & Techniques

Before you start your search, try to compile a list of potential keywords. This is always a good idea, but it is especially useful for conducting searches in a field such as Outdoor Leadership. A good first place to start is to identify a subgroup for your search.

Use common keywords such as leadership, education, recreation, or tourism.
Search by specific activity type like mountain biking, first aid, or rafting.
Combine words like eco-tourism or outdoor activities.
Browse the subject Outdoor Leadership or Outdoor Education in the Library Catalog, OneSearch, eJournals, or Databases.
Putting your search term within quotes (e.g., "Outdoor Leadership") may produce more relevant content.

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