Events, Activities and Calendars

National Get Outdoors Day Update

The first National Get Outdoors Day will be on June 14th and will emphasize reaching new and first time visitors to public lands. By offering diverse activities and opportunities, this national effort will broaden appreciation for and interest in the great outdoors – and awareness of its benefits. Plans are for the day to continue on the second Saturday of each subsequent June.

Annual Calendar of Events

MARCH 2008

APRIL 2008

MAY 2008

JUNE 2008

JULY 2008

AUGUST 2008

SEPTEMBER 2008

OCTOBER 2008

  • October 2 40th Anniversary of National Trails System Act
  • October 4 Take A Kid Mountain Biking
    Contact: IMBA
  • October 4-7 Virginia Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails
    Richmond, Virginia
    Contact: IMBA
  • October 6-8 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2008
    Miami Beach Convention Center
    Miami Beach, Florida
    Contact: www.ibexshow.com
  • October 13-17 SOBA's 22nd Annual Conference
    Norfolk, Virginia
    Contact: Jennifer Wampler, 804-786-9420
  • October 13-18 National Park Hospitality Association Annual Conference
    Green Valley Ranch Resort
    Henderson, Nevada
    Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530
  • October 14-18 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Contact: National Recreation and Park Association
  • October 26 Make A Difference Day
    Contact: USA WEEKEND magazine
  • October 27-30 Marketing Outlook Forum
    Portland, Oregon
    Contact: Travel Industry Association
  • October 29-31 Sportfishing Summit
    San Luis Resort
    Galveston, Texas
    Contact: American Sportfishing Association

NOVEMBER 2008

To have your organization's event added please email cmica@funoutdoors.com with the name of the event, location, contact information and expected attendance.

Past Events

FEBRUARY 2008

  • February 11-14 National Trails System Advocacy Week
    Washington, D.C.
    Contact: Celena Montorfano, 301-565-6704 ext 205
  • February 24-28 Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Going the Extra Mile: Embracing the Future
    Denver, Colorado
    Contact:appl@appl.org
  • February 25-28 FMCA's 79th International Convention
    Pomona, California
    Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, 800-543-3622
  • February 29 Connect a Child to the Wild for Health: Health Professionals' Roundup Meeting
    USFWS Building, Arlington, VA
    Contact: Robin Bunch, Public Health Education, USFWS, Robin_Bunch@fws.gov, 703-358-2536

JANUARY 2008

DECEMBER 2007

NOVEMBER 2007

OCTOBER 2007

  • October 10-12 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2007
    Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
    Contact: Contact: www.ibexshow.com
  • October 10-12 2007 Sportfishing Summit
    Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Sanibel, Florida
    Contact: American Sportfishing Association
  • October 12-17 22nd Annual Conference: SOBA 2008 - Launching for Success, Building on Traditions
    Norfolk, Virginia
    Contact: States Organization for Boating Access
  • October 17-19 RV Resort Investor & Developer Conference
    Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
    Sponsored by Affinity Group, Inc. and David Gorin & Associates
    Contact: (703)448-6863
  • October 17-19 The Inaugural RV Park and Campground Investment Conference
    Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virgina
    Sponsored by: The Affinity Group, Inc., and David Gorin & Associates
    Contact: (703)448-6863 www.ParkInvestmentConference.com

SEPTEMBER 2007

AUGUST 2007

JULY 2007

JUNE 2007

MAY 2007

APRIL 2007

MARCH 2007

FEBRUARY 2007

JANUARY 2007

  • January 6 Winter Trails Day
    Contact: Winter Trails
  • January 7-10 Partners Outdoors 2007
    Lake Arrowhead, California
    American Recreation Coalition
    Contact: ARC
  • January 8-10 National Ski Areas Association Western Conference
    Vail Mountain, Colorado
    Contact: NSAA