September 2024

Coming Back For More

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Editor's Notes 2 min read

Closing The Deal

When it comes to the economy, 2024 has been a confounding year. There has often been positive news, but elevated interest rates have held steady, and the costs of everyday goods and services remain stubbornly high.

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

Love Of The Game

In an era when trends come and go with the scroll of a finger, there's something comforting about tradition. It's the thread woven through the fabric of people’s lives, connecting to the past and pointing toward the future.

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Sports Fields 4 min read

Made In The Shade

From wildlife-viewing blinds to pergolas, shade structures in parks are essential features that not only enhance the visitor experience but also foster environmental awareness and stewardship.

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Parks 5 min read

Building Connections

When Powell County, Mont., purchased an 11-mile stretch of the former Milwaukee Road railroad corridor in 2017, officials weren’t yet aware it would become part of the nation’s first cross-country, multi-use trail.

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Parks 5 min read

Future-Proof Housing

Many people have fond childhood memories of camping with their families and enjoying the outdoors, but the experience of camping has changed dramatically.

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Parks 5 min read

A Radiant Journey

Significant decisions often gravitate toward the familiar, the status quo, or the absence of alternatives. Cities find themselves entrenched in convention due to resource limitations, potential community resistance, and the intricate web of politics.

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Parks 5 min read

Smaller Field, Faster Game

Lacrosse is ready for its close-up.

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Sports Fields 5 min read

From “No” To “Whoa”

There are more than 14,000 disc-golf courses available worldwide, with over 1.2-million disc golfers, according to UDisc’s Disc Golf Growth Report. The West Chicago Park District, located 32 miles from downtown Chicago, maintains an 18-hole disc-golf course within Kress Creek Farms Park.

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Sports Fields 4 min read

Technology For The Future

Sandblasting and waterblasting both stem from naturally occurring processes. Both types of erosion existed long before humans harnessed the power of sand and water. It wasn’t until the 1870s that the preliminary sandblasting process was developed.

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Cultivating Courage

Growing up, I played just about every sport imaginable, and I’m glad I did. I loved baseball from the start and was lucky to play all through high school. Everything about the game fascinated me.

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Columns 3 min read

The Power Of Decency

Doctors agreed that, after President Ronald Reagan survived a 1981 assassination attempt, his memory was diminished. (Years later, he was formally diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.)

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Columns 4 min read