Great Outdoors Month

Great Outdoors Month Events

This year, many organizations have adapted their events to take into account the effects of COVID-19. Click to learn more.

Kids to Parks Day: May 16, 2020

Kids to Parks Day is now Parks to Kids Day, bringing a much-needed infusion of the outdoors to kids and families as they isolate at home and practice social distancing.

American Hiking Society's National Trails Day: June 6, 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions prohibiting or limiting group events, American Hiking Society has transformed National Trails Day® (June 6, 2020) into a digital activation. The digital campaign will inspire individuals to unite for the preservation of trails and to fight for access for all to quality green space.

National Fishing & Boating Week: June 6-14

National Fishing and Boating Week is a national celebration, an event that highlights the importance of recreational boating and fishing.

National Get Outdoors Day: June 13

GO Day is an annual event that encourages healthy, active outdoor fun by introducing kids and first-time participants to outdoor recreation opportunities close to home.

Great American Campout: June 20

The National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Campout™ is a summer-long celebration of exploring the wild outdoors through camping

National Marina Days: Summer 2020

National Marina Days is a nationwide boating event dedicated to grow boating participation across North America. Marinas collaborate to hold events to introduce the public to boating through on-water and land-side activities at marinas in every corner of the country.

Great Outdoors Month – which began in 1998 under President Bill Clinton as Great Outdoors Week – has grown over the years into a month-long celebration of America’s public lands and waters at the national, state and local levels with thousands of events across the country.