Outdoors Archives

Art Infusion

The importance of providing reprieve through public art “Art in public spaces can be a ray of hope amid a dark day or even just the day to day.  It also connects people in a disconnected world, where people who may not normally come together just to say, ‘that’s beautiful!’” – Cassi Graber In an unsuspecting […]

An Urban Thrill

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be one with the flowing rapids? To be swept up in an abundance of powerful water only to make it victoriously to the other side? Many think to head to the foothills of West Virginia or the well-known rapids in Colorado, but a quick drive to downtown South Bend will […]

Into the Woods

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic when our access to so many places has been limited, the ability to go outdoors and enjoy nature has been highly valuable. PARKS AND TRAILS HAVE BECOME PLACES OF REFUGE FOR THOSE NEEDING A BREAK FROM THE STRESSES AND MONOTONY OF BEING IN ONE PLACE DAY AFTER DAY. As we continue […]

Digital Detox

BACK TO BASICS: THE LOST ART OF BEING OUTSIDE Phone, keys, wallet. That’s the mantra when leaving the house for millions of Americans who are all connected to the ever-growing digital space. According to Pew Research Center in 2019, 81% of Americans own a smartphone. That means almost 300 million Americans have access to the […]

Where the Wild Things Are

“WE WANT VISITORS TO ASK QUESTIONS AND LEARN. THE MORE PEOPLE CARE ABOUT THE ANIMALS WE HAVE IN THE ZOO, THE MORE THEY WILL CARE ABOUT THEM IN THE WILD TOO.” You don’t have to be a certain age to enjoy the zoo. In fact, the Potawatomi Zoo is one of the most visited destinations […]

Skate-It-Forward at Howard Park

What exactly is Skate-it-Forward? Driven by equality among our residents, the Skate-it-Forward program is designed to make sure every resident has full access to our park amenities regardless of personal circumstances. The Skate-it-Forward program is a powerful initiative where every patron of Howard Park will be a changemaker by advancing these equity goals and provide access […]