Great Outdoors Month

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through hundreds of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. Join us in celebrating Kids to Parks Day by hosting an event in a local park or encouraging your town to proclaim the day!

National Fishing and Boating Week is in the first full week of June — beginning on June 6 and ending on June 14 this year — and brings together all fishing and boating enthusiasts to learn about new spots and destinations to plan their next trip. In recent years, this week is used to raise awareness about sustainable fishing and keeping our recreational water spots clean. Spend this week learning about our great rivers and lakes and how we can protect them.

Taking place during National Camping Month and Great Outdoors Month®, National Go RVing Day is an opportunity for the RV industry to share the many benefits of RVing and living an active outdoor lifestyle.

Since 2014, The Corps Network has celebrated Great Outdoors Month with our Great Outdoors Day of Service. Young adults from Corps throughout the East Coast, as well as many friends and partners of the Corps movement, come to the DC region to participate in service projects at iconic parks in and around the Nation’s Capital.

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

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.

To help families and friends stay safe this summer, the ATV Safety Institute and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association are inviting riders, drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts to experience OHV recreation at a special OHV Safety Week kickoff event June 5-6 at the Wildomar OHV Area.

This free, family-friendly event (ages 10+) will feature introductory ATV and side-by-side training with certified coaches, followed by guided trail rides. Demo vehicles, safety gear, and instruction will be provided at no cost.

The event also serves as the national kickoff to OHV Safety Week, celebrated across the U.S. June 13–21, promoting rider education, responsible recreation, and trail stewardship.

The powersports industry is encouraging riders and drivers to recreate responsibly during OHV Safety Week, June 13–21. Safe riding practices, respect for the outdoors, and responsible stewardship of public lands help ensure outdoor adventures create lasting memories for everyone.

To support responsible recreation, the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are promoting rider education and training opportunities nationwide. During OHV Safety Week, free ATV training will be offered across the U.S. through the ATV Safety Institute, a division of SVIA. This year’s campaign also emphasizes the importance of seat belt use in ROVs, also known as side-by-sides. Because off-road terrain can be rough and unpredictable, seat belts and harnesses help keep occupants safely inside the vehicle and reduce the risk of injury during a crash or rollover.

For more information and safety tips, visit RideOHV.com.