LibGuides: Recreation & Leisure Services: Websites to Know

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Websites to Know

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If you need brief, statistical information to supplement your research.
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If you want, brief, concise background information to help you get started thinking more deeply about a topic.

Below is a list of selected websites to help YOU get started locating reliable information on the web! To search the full selection of websites, click the Google Custom Search box on the left side of this page.

Academy of Leisure Sciences
The central purpose of the Academy is the intellectual advancement of leisure sciences.
American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) is an organization of distinguished practitioners and scholars committed to the advancement of the park and recreation field.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Professional membership association representing recreational therapists, consumers and stakeholders.
Arts, Recreation & Travel: Recreation and Leisure Activites
From the U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Statistical Abstract, contains data ranging from participation in sports, sales for recreation, leisure, and travel and other activities.
Dendrome - A forest Tree Genome Database
Dendrome is a collection of forest tree genome databases and other forest genetic information resources for the international forest genetics community.
Library of Congress
Links to selected online content from the Library of Congress for material related to Sports, Recreation & Leisure
National Park and Recreation Association
Advances parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people
National Park Service
The National Park Service is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior and is led by a Director nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Recreation Workers
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you:
* the training and education needed
* earnings
* expected job prospects
* what workers do on the job
* working conditions

In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more.
Outdoor Ed
An online Social Networking site for outdoor professionals.
Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov is your one-stop shop for trip planning, information sharing and reservations brought to you by 12 federal Participating Partners.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Online Databases
U.S. Forest Service
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Wilderness Education Association