]> http://www.funoutdoors.com/events Monthly Calendar of Upcoming National Recreation Events Great Outdoors Month Calendar en http://www.funoutdoors.com/node/view/4 <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JULY 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>July 1-7</b> Clean Beaches Week <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.cleanbeaches.org">Clean Beaches Council</a></li> <p><li><b>July 4-10</b> 48th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention <br>Centre Hall, Pennsylvania <br>Contact: Family Campers and RVers,<a href="mailto:www.fcrvnat@buffnet.net"> www.fcrvnat@buffnet.net </a></li> <p><li><b>July 14-17</b> "Navigate to the North Star State": FMCA's 80th International Convention <br>Saint Paul, Minnesota <br>Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, 800-543-3622,<a href="http://www.fmca.com"> www.fmca.com</a></li> <p><li><b>July 16-18</b> ICAST 2008 <br>Las Vegas, Nevada <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.asafishing.org">American Sportfishing Association</a></li> <p><li><b>July 31-August 2</b> Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference <br>Charleston, South Carolina <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.southeasternequestriantrails.com">Southeastern Equestrian Trails</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> AUGUST 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>August 9 </b> National Marina Day <br>Contact: Woody Arenas, Association of Marina Industries,<a href="mailto:warenas@marinaassociation.org"> warenas@marinaassociation.org</a>, 202-391-0343</li> <p><li><b>August 22-24 </b> 14th Annual Summer Boat & RV Super Sale <br>The Showplace <br>Richmond, Virginia <br> Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com"> www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>August 23-26 </b> Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) <br>Bonita Springs, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tia.org/industrymeet/esto/Index.html"> Travel Industry Association</a></li> <p><li><b>August 25</b> National Park Founders Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.culturalcorridor.org/calendar_details.asp?R=207995">National Park Service</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> SEPTEMBER 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>September 2-5</b> Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference 2008 <br>Seattle, Washington <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.bikewalk.org">The National Center for Bicycling and Walking</a></li> <p><li><b>September 5-7</b> 7th Annual North Carolina Fall RV Show & Sale (Extravaganza) <br>Greensboro Coliseum <br>Greensboro, North Carolina <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>September 6-10</b> NASBLA 48th Annual Conference <br>Clearwater, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nasbla.org">National Association of State Boating Law Administrators</a></li> <p><li><b>September 8-14</b> Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show <br>Hershey, Pennsylvania <br>Contact: Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association <a href="http://www.largestRVshow.com">www.largestRVshow.com </a></li> <p><li><b>September 10-12</b> RV Park & Campground Investment Conference <br>McLean, Virginia <br>Contact: David Gorin and Associates and Affinity Group, Inc <a href="http://www.parkinvestmentconference.com">www.parkinvestmentconference.com </a></li> <p><li><b>September 16-18</b> Opening Doors to Water Trails Conference <br>Fort Worden Conference Center <br>Port Townsend, Washington <br>Contact <a href="http://www.wwta.org/wtc"> www.wwta.org/wtc</a>, 206-545-9161</li> <p><li><b>September 19</b> National Park(ing)Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=22093&folder_id=3428">The Trust for Public Land </a></li> <p><li><b>September 24-25</b> Travel Leadership Summit <br> Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tia.org/govtaffairs/summit/index.html">Travel Industry Association</a></li> <p><li><b>September 27</b> National Public Lands Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.publiclandsday.org">National Environmental Education Foundation</a></li> <p><li><b>September 29- October 3</b> World Camping Conference <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.digitalrez.com/Press/Release209.asp">Digital Rez International</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> OCTOBER 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>October 2</b> 40th Anniversary of National Trails System Act </li> <p><li><b>October 3-5</b> 1st Chantilly Fall RV & Boat Super Sale <br>Dulles Expo Center <br>Chantilly, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>October 4</b> Take A Kid Mountain Biking <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.imba.com">IMBA</a></li> <p><li><b>October 4-7</b> Virginia Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails <br>Richmond, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.imba.com">IMBA</a></li> <p><li><b>October 6-8</b> International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2008 <br>Miami Beach Convention Center <br>Miami Beach, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.ibexshow.com">www.ibexshow.com</a></li> <p><li><b>October 13-17</b> SOBA's 22nd Annual Conference <br>Norfolk, Virginia <br>Contact: Jennifer Wampler, 804-786-9420</li> <p><li><b>October 13-18</b> National Park Hospitality Association Annual Conference <br>Green Valley Ranch Resort <br>Henderson, Nevada <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.parkpartners.org">National Park Hospitality Association</a>, 202-682-9530</li> <p><li><b>October 14-18</b> National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition <br>Baltimore, Maryland <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nrpa.org">National Recreation and Park Association </a></li> <p><li><b>October 26</b> Make A Difference Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html">USA WEEKEND magazine</a></li> <p><li><b>October 27-30</b> Marketing Outlook Forum <br>Portland, Oregon <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tia.org/industrymeet/mof/index.html">Travel Industry Association</a></li> <p><li><b>October 29-31</b> Sportfishing Summit <br>San Luis Resort <br> Galveston, Texas <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.asafishing.org">American Sportfishing Association</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> NOVEMBER 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>November 8-12</b> Wildlife Society Conference <br>Miami, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="http://joomla.wildlife.org/miami08/">Wildlife Society</a></li> <p><li><b>November 12-15</b> InSites 2008 Convention: Outdoor Hospitality Expo <br>Nashville, Tennessee <br>Contact: ARVC, 800-395-2267, <a href="http://www.arvc.org"> www.arvc.org </a> <p><li><b>November 13-15</b> State Trail Administrators Meeting <br>Little Rock, Arkansas <br>Contact: Stuart Macdonald, <a href="mailto:mactrail@aol.com"> mactrail@aol.com </a> or Christopher Douwes, <a href="mailto:douwes@dot.gov"> douwes@dot.gov</a></li> <p><li><b>November 15-18</b> 19th National Trails Symposium <br>Little Rock, Arkansas <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.americantrails.org/2008">www.americantrails.org/2008</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JANUARY 2009</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>January 9-11</b> 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Greensboro <br>Greensboro Coliseum <br>Greensboro, North Carolina <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>January 16-18</b> 23rd Annual Washington Camping RV Expo <br>Dulles Expo Center <br>Chantilly, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>January 23-25</b> 54th Annual Virginia Boat Show <br>Greater Richmond Convention Center <br>Richmond, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>January 25-28</b> International Marina & Boatyard Conference <br> Ft. Lauderdale, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:imbc@marinaassociation.org">imbc@marinaassociation.org</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> FEBRUARY 2009</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>February 1-3</b> Partners Outdoors 2009 <br> Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort <br> Cambridge, Maryland <br>Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">www.funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>February 4-6</b> RV Park Investment Conference <br> McLean Hilton <br> McLean, Virginia <br>Contact: David Gorin, 703-448-6863</li> <p><li><b>February 13-15</b> 19th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Charlotte <br>Charlotte Convention Center <br>Charlotte, North Carolina <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>February 13-15</b> 24th Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo <br>Richmond Raceway Complex <br>Richmond, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>February 20-22</b> 21st Annual Richmond Boat Show <br>Richmond Raceway Complex <br>Richmond, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>February 23-28</b> Family Campers and RVers 38th National Retiree Rally <br> Pinal County Fairgrounds <br> Case Grande, Arizona <br>Contact: Jerry and Kathy Leckrone, <a href="mailto:leckronerv@aol.com"> leckronerv@aol.com </a></li> <p><li><b>February 27 - March 1</b> 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Raleigh <br>North Carolina State Fairgrounds <br>Raleigh, North Carolina <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> March 2009</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>March 13-15</b> 5th Annual Virginia RV Show <br>Hampton Roads Convention Center <br>Hampton, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li> <p><li><b>March 13-15</b> 14th Annual National Capital Boat Show <br>Dulles Expo Center <br>Chantilly, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> April 2009</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>April 3-5</b> 5th Annual Tidewater Boat Show <br>Hampton Roads Convention Center <br>Hampton, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.agievents.com">www.agievents.com</a>, 804-425-6556</li></ul> <p> <i> To have your organization's event added please email <a href="mailto:mmeade@funoutdoors.com"> mmeade@funoutdoors.com </a> with the name of the event, location, contact information and expected attendance. </i> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:41:02 -0400 http://www.funoutdoors.com/node/view/1147 <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JUNE 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>June 1-8</b> National Boating and Fishing Week <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.rbff.org">Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation</a></li> <p><li><b>June 7</b> National Trails Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.americanhiking.org">American Hiking Society</a></li> <p><li><b>June 9-15</b> Great Outdoors Week <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">American Recreation Coalition</a>, 202-682-9530</a></li> <p><li><b>June 11-14</b> 40th Annual International Snowmobile Congress <br>Boise, Idaho <br>Contact: Sandra Mitchell, <a href="www.idahosnowbiz.com">www.idahosnowbiz.com</a>, 208-424-3870</li> <p><li><b>June 14</b> National Get Outdoors Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">American Recreation Coalition</a>, 202-682-9530</a></li> <p><li><b>June 18-21</b> IMBA 2008 World Summit <br>Park City, Utah <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:info@imba.com">International Mountain Bicycling Association</a></li> <p><li><b>June 28</b> Great American Backyard Campout <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.backyardcampout.org/section/about">National Wildlife Federation</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> MAY 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>May 4-7</b> National Summit on Environmental Stewardship "For People, Parks, and Public Lands" <br>Portland, Oregon <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nrpa.org">National Recreation and Park Association</a></li> <p><li><b>May 10-18</b> National Tourism Week "Discover Great American Traditions" <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tia.org/pressmedia/TWFA/ntw_week.html">Travel Industry Association</a></li> <p><li><b>May 13-15</b> Planners' Rendezvous: Forging a Partnership Between Recreation and Wildlife Planners <br>Doubletree Hotel <br>Missoula, Montana <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.narrp.org">National Association of Recreation Resource Planners</a>,<a href="http://www.owpweb.org">Organization of Wildlife Planners</a> and <a href="http://www.planners08.com">www.planners08.com</a></li> <p><li><b>May 17-23</b> National Safe Boating Week <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.safeboatingcampaign.net">National Safe Boating Council</a></li> <p><li><b>May 28-31</b> National Ski Areas Association Convention and Trade Show <br> San Francisco, California <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nsaa.org">National Ski Areas Association</a></li> <p><li><b>May 31</b> Preview: National Get Outdoors Day <br> Haymarket, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.getoutdoorsusa.org">www.getoutdoorsusa.org</a></li> <p><li><b>May 31-June 4</b> International Pow Wow <br> Las Vegas, Nevada <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.tia.org/powwow/Index.html">Travel Industry Association</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> APRIL 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>April 6-8</b> PFDMA Annual Conference <br>Charlotte, North Carolina <br>Contact: Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association, 312-946-6289 </li> <p><li><b>April 19-27</b> National Park Week <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/npweek/">National Park Service</a></li> <p><li><b>April 22</b> Earth Day </li> <p><li><b>April 24-27</b> EarthVision: Actions for a Healthy Planet <br>Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: Regina, <a href="mailto:earthvision@thesca.org">The Student Conservation Association</a>, 603-543-1700</li> <p><li><b>April 25</b> Arbor Day </li> <p><li><b>April 25-27</b> Global Youth Service Day <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.ysa.org">Youth Service America</a></li> <p><li><b>April 27-29</b> America Boating Congress <br>Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nmma.org">National Marina Manufacturers</a></li> <p><li><b>April 29-May 1</b> ARVC 2008 National Issues Conference <br>Cherry Hill Campground, College Park, MD <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.arvc.org/">National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> MARCH 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>March 4-5</b> National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference <br>San Diego, California <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nfra.org">National Forest Recreation Association</a>, 559-564-2038</li> <p><li><b>March 5-7</b> National Bike Summit <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit08/index.php">League of American Bicyclists</a></li> <p><li><b>March 9-12</b> National Park Hospitality Association 2008 Annual Meeting <br>Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.parkpartners.org">www.parkpartners.org</a></li> <p><li><b>March 12-14</b> National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation <br>Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.nrpa.org/forum">National Recreation and Park Association</a>, 800-626-NRPA</li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> FEBRUARY 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>February 11-14</b> National Trails System Advocacy Week <br>Washington, D.C. <br>Contact: Celena Montorfano, 301-565-6704 ext 205</a></li> <p><li><b>February 24-28</b> Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Going the Extra Mile: Embracing the Future <br>Denver, Colorado <br>Contact:<a href="mailto:appl@appl.org">appl@appl.org</a></li> <p><li><b>February 25-28</b> FMCA's 79th International Convention <br>Pomona, California <br>Contact:<a href="http://www.fmca.com/conventions/2008pomona/"> Family Motor Coach Association</a>, 800-543-3622</li> <p><li><b>February 29 </b> Connect a Child to the Wild for Health: Health Professionals' Roundup Meeting <br>USFWS Building, Arlington, VA <br>Contact: Robin Bunch, Public Health Education, USFWS,<a href="mailto:Robin_Bunch@fws.gov"> Robin_Bunch@fws.gov</a>, 703-358-2536</li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JANUARY 2008</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>January 13-16</b> Partners Outdoors 2008 <br>Snowbird, Utah <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">American Recreation Coalition</a>, 202-682-9530</li> <p><li><b>January 19-21</b> AMI International Marina and Boatyard Conference <br>Atlanta, Georgia <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.marinaassociation.org">Association of Marina Industries</a></li> <p><li><b>January 21-23</b> 2008 Resort & RV Campground Conference and Expo <br>New Orleans, Louisiana <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.affinitygroup.com/news/newsoutput.cfm?ID=1335151">Affinity</a></li> <p><li><b>January 31-February 3</b> Outdoor Recreation Village 2008 <br>Super Bowl XLII <br>Glendale, Arizona <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">American Recreation Coalition</a>, 202-682-9530</li> <br> Details on the event and further contact information <a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/files/Outdoor%20Rec%20Village%20One%20Page.pdf">Click Here</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> DECEMBER 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>December 3-5</b> Get Healthier Outdoors <br>Sacramento, California <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.calroundtable.org">California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism</a></li> <p><li><b>December 5-8</b> Confluence: Evolving to meet the demands of today's business climate <br>Silver Legacy Resort and Reno Events Center Convention Center <br>Reno, Nevada <br>Contact: America Outdoors 1-800-524-4814, 865-558-3595 or visit <br><a href="http://www.americaoutdoors.org/confluence.htm">www.americaoutdoors.org/confluence.htm</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> NOVEMBER 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>November 4-7</b> KOA Convention <br>Phoenix, Arizona <br>Contact: Kampgrounds of America, 406-248-7444</a></li> <p><li><b>November 4-7</b> Paddlesports Pro 2007: Increasing Participation, Improving Business <br>Marriott Bay Point Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida <br>Contact: Paddlesports Industry Association, (800)789-2202, ext.24</a></li> <p><li><b>November 6-8</b> Joint ARVC/KOA Outdoor Hospitality Expo <br>Phoenix, Arizona <br><a href="http://www.arvc.org">Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds</li></a> <p><li><b>November 6-9</b> ARVC InSites Convention<br>Phoenix, Arizona<br><a href="http://www.arvc.org">Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds</li></ul></a> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> OCTOBER 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>October 10-12</b> International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2007 <br>Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida <br>Contact: <a href="http://www.ibexshow.com">Contact: www.ibexshow.com</a></li> <p><li><b>October 10-12</b> 2007 Sportfishing Summit <br>Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Sanibel, Florida <br><a href="http://asafishing.org/asa/">Contact: American Sportfishing Association</a></li> <p><li><b>October 12-17</b> 22nd Annual Conference: SOBA 2008 - Launching for Success, Building on Traditions <br>Norfolk, Virginia <br>Contact: <a href="http://asafishing.org">States Organization for Boating Access</a> <br></li> <p><li><b>October 17-19</b> RV Resort Investor & Developer Conference <br>Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area <br>Sponsored by Affinity Group, Inc. and David Gorin & Associates <br>Contact: (703)448-6863<br></li> <p><li><b>October 17-19</b> The Inaugural RV Park and Campground Investment Conference<br> Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virgina <br>Sponsored by: The Affinity Group, Inc., and David Gorin & Associates <br>Contact: (703)448-6863 <a href="http://www.ParkInvestmentConference.com">www.ParkInvestmentConference.com</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> SEPTEMBER 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>September 7-11</b> 11th National Scenic & Historic Trails Conference<br>Duluth, Minnesota<br>The Partnership for the National Trails System<br><a href="http://www.nationaltrailspartnership.org/07_conf.asp">Contact: The Partnership for the National Trails System</a></li> <p><li><b>September 26</b> Recreation Research Forum<br>Ottawa, Ontario, Canada<br>Canadian Parks and Recreation Association<br><a href="http://cpra.ca.e.research/forum.htm">Contact: Canadian Parks and Recreation Association</a></li> <p><li><b>September 29</b> National Public Lands Day <br><a href="http://www.publiclandsday.org/">Contact: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> AUGUST 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>August 8-10</b> TrailLink2007<br>Portland, Oregon<br><a href="http://www.railstotrails.org">Contact: Rails-to-Trails</li></ul></a> <p><ul><li><b>August 23-27</b> National Speleological Society Annual Meeting<br>Marengo, Indiana<br><a href="http://www.caves.org">Contact: National Speleological Society</li></ul></a> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JULY 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>July 11-13</b> The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades <br>Las Vegas, Nevada <br><a href="http://www.asafishing.org">Contact: American Sportfishing Association</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> JUNE 2007</h2></font> <p><ul><li><b>June 2</b> National Trails Day <br>American Hiking Society <br><a href="http://www.americanhiking.org/events/ntd/index.html">Contact: National Trails Day</a></li> <p><li><b>June 6-10</b> International Snowmobile Congress <br>Bloomington, Michigan <br><a href="http://mnsnowmobiler.org/index.cfm?pageid=323">Contact: Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association</li></a> <p><li><b>June 11-16</b> Great Outdoors Week 2007 <br>Washington, DC <br><a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</li></a> <p><li><b>June 18-21</b> 2007</b> International Heritage Development Conference <br>Detroit, Michigan <br><a href="mailto:ccbailey@ntelos.net">ccbailey@ntelos.net</a></li> </ul> <p><h2> <font color="#003399"> MAY 2007</h2> </font> <p><ul><li><b>May 6-10</b> 27th Annual Conference <br>National Association of Recreation Resource Planners <br>Austin, Texas <br><a href="http://www.narrp.org/conference/index.html">Contact: NARRP</a></li> <p><li><b>May 6-8</b> American Boating Congress<br>Washington, D.C.<br><a href="http://www.nmma.org/abc">Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association</a></li> <p><li><b>May 6-9</b> National Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting <br>La Quinta, California <br><a href="http://www.nsaa.org">Contact: NSAA</li></a> <p><li><b>May 9-11</b> "Working Waterways and Waterfronts 2007: A Symposium on Water Access" <br>Norfolk, Virginia <br><a href="http://www.wateraccess2007.com">Contact: Sport Fishing and Boating Council</a></li> <p><li><b>May 13-20</b> National AmeriCorps Week <br><a href="http://www.americorps.org/Default.asp">Contact: The Corporation for National and Community Service</a></li> <p><li><b>May 20-23</b> "Explore! 2007 National Scenic Byways Conference" <br>Baltimore, Maryland <br><a href="http://www.bywaysonline.org">Contact: America's Byways Resource Center</a></li> <p><li><b>May 20-23</b> National Sporting Goods Association Annual Meeting <br>Bonita Springs, Florida <br><a href="http://www.nsga.org">Contact: NSGA</li></a> <p><li><b>May 21</b> Byways 2021 Symposium <br>Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com"></li>dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li></ul> <p><h2> <font color="003399">APRIL 2007</h2> </font> <p><ul><li><b>April 14-18</b> 2007 National Planning Conference <br>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania <br>American Plannning Association <br><a href="http://www.plannning.org/2007conference/">Contact: American Planning Association</a></li> <p><b><li> April 15-21</b> National Volunteer Week <br><a href="www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nvw/"> Contact: Points of Light Foundation</a> <p><b><li>April 17-19</b> National Health and Livability Summit<br>Atlanta, Georgia<br><a href="http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=4704">Contact: National Recreation and Park Association</a></li> <p><li><b>April 20-22</b> National and Global Youth Service Day <br><a href="http://www.gysd.net/home/index.html?width=1024">Contact: Global Youth Service Day 2007</a></li> <p><li><b>April 21-25</b> International Pow Wow <br>Seattle, Washington <br>Travel Industry Association of America <br><a href="http://www.tia.org/powwow/Index.html">Contact: TIA </a> <p><li><b>April 22</b> Earth Day <br><a href="www.earthday.net">Contact: Earthday Network</a> <p><li><b>April 22-29</b> National Park Week</ul> <p><h2> <font color="003399">MARCH 2007</h2> </font> <p><ul><li><b>March 1</b> Recreation Forum <br>American Mountaineering Center <br>Golden, Colorado <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/recreationforums">Information: American Recreation Coalition</a> <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>March 4-6 </b>Inaugural RV Resort and Campground Conference and Expo <br>South Point Hotal Casino and Spa <br>Las Vegas, Nevada <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:cmcgrath@affinitygroup.com">cmcgrath@affinitygroup.com</a> <br><a href="http://www.goodsamclub.com">Information: Good Sam Club</li></a> <p><li><b>March 6-8</b> 2007 Trailbuilders Conference <br>Atlantis Resort <br>Reno, Nevada <br><a href="http://www.trailbuilders.org">Contact: Professional Trailbuilders Association</a> <p><li><b>March 9</b> Recreation Forum <br>East Cobb Multi-Purpose Center <br>Marietta, Georgia <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/recreationforums">Information: American Recreation Coalition <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>March 12</b> Recreation Forum <br>Los Angeles County Arboretum <br>Los Angeles, California <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/recreationforums">Information: American Recreation Coalition <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>March 13-14</b> National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show <br>Reno, Nevada <br><a href="http://www.nfra.org">Contact: NFRA</a> <p><li><b>March 15</b> Recreation Forum <br>Portland, Oregon <br>Location: TBD <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/recreationforums">Information: American Recreation Coalition <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>March 13-16</b> National Bike Summit 2007<br>Washington, DC<br><a href="http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit07/index.php"> Contacts: League of American Bicyclists and Bikes Belong</a> <p><li><b>March 13-17</b> 2007 AAHPERD National Convention <br>Baltimore, Maryland <br><a href="http://www.aahperd.org/convention/template.cfm?template=main.html">Contact: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance</a> <p><li><b>March 18-22</b> New Frontiers, Next Stages: APPL 2007 Annual Convention and Trade Show <br>Sacramento, California <br><a href="http://www.appl.org">Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands</a></li> <p><li><b>March 19-21</b> 2007 Spring Meeting <br>Southeast Tourism Society <br>Biloxi, Mississippi <br><a href="http://www.southeasttourism.org/spring_meeting.html">Contact: Southeast Tourism Society</a> <p><li><b>March 20-24</b> North American Wildlife Conference <br>Portland, Oregon <br><a href="http://www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org">Contact: Wildlife Management Institute</a></li> <p><li><b>March 22</b> Recreation Forum <br>South Shore Cultural Center <br>Chicago, Illinois <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com/recreationforums">Information: American Recreation Coalition <br>Contact: <a href="mailto:dshea@funoutdoors.com">dshea@funoutdoors.com</a></li> <p><li><b>March 25-28</b> National Trust Main Street Conference <br>Seattle, Washington <br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/pwyqh">Contact: National Trust for Historic Preservation</a> <br><a href="mailto:mary_delafe@nthp.org"></li>mary_delafe@nthp.org</a></li> <p><li><b>March 26</b> ARC Recreation Exchange</li> <p><li><b>March 28-31</b> National Service-Learning Conference <br>Albuquerque, New Mexico <br><a href="https://programs.regweb.com/metro/NYLC2007/registration/">Contact: Youth Service America</a></ul> <p><h2> <font color="003399">FEBRUARY 2007</h2> </font> <p><ul><li><b>February 11-14</b> NASCC Corps Forum <br>Washington, DC <br><a href="http://www.nascc.org/NASCCForum.htm">Contact: National Association of Student and Conservation Corps</a></li> <p><li><b>February 14-16</b> National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation <br>Washington, DC <br><a href="http://www.nrpa.org/forum">Contact: National Recreation and Park Association</a></ul> <p><h2> <font color="003399">JANUARY 2007</h2> </font> <p><ul><li><b>January 6</b> Winter Trails Day <br><a href="http://www.wintertrails.org">Contact: Winter Trails</a></li> <p><li><b>January 7-10</b> Partners Outdoors 2007 <br>Lake Arrowhead, California <br>American Recreation Coalition <br><a href="http://www.funoutdoors.com">Contact: ARC</a></li> <p><li><b>January 8-10</b> National Ski Areas Association Western Conference <br>Vail Mountain, Colorado <br><a href="http://www.nsaa.org">Contact: NSAA</a></li></ul> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:17:12 -0400