The Forest Service kicked off a national “Get Outdoors” campaign in February, to encourage children and their parents to take advantage of recreational opportunities on national forests to develop a healthier lifestyle and learn about conserving natural resources.

The campaign was announced at a press conference at the Outdoor Recreation Village, during Super Bowl XLII festivities in Glendale, Ariz.  The event was attended by USDA Natural Resources and Environment Under Secretary Mark Rey.  At the Outdoor Recreation Village, the Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition announced the details of the campaign including a June 14 National “Get Outdoors Day” and funding for this year’s “More Kids in the Woods,” a program that engages children in recreation and experiential learning.  Take a look at the video and complete story.