In 2010, Outdoor Nation made history. Harnessing the energy, ideas and enthusiasm of a new generation of Outsiders, the Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival was the largest and most diverse event of its kind in America’s history. More than 30,000 festival goers converged on NYC Central Park to check out a range of exciting outdoor activities – from rock climbing to kayaking. And, for the first time, more than 500 young leaders representing all 50 states joined together to address the growing disconnect between young people and the outdoors.

Over the two-day event, delegates set a national outdoor agenda, identified on-the-ground actions and committed to take action as individuals as well as together. We drafted an Outdoor Nation Declaration that outlines our commitment and priorities, produced a Special Report on America’s Great Outdoors for President Obama, started hundreds of projects across the country and ultimately sparked an outdoor revolution.

In 2011, Outdoor Nation will continue to mobilize our movement—building on our momentum by hosting 5 Regional Youth Summits, awarding thousands of dollars for youth-inspired ideas as well as engaging thousands of college and high school students through our pioneering Campus Outdoor Club initiative.

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