The Great Outdoors Fund

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬? The Lobatos Bridge Outdoor Classroom & Recreation Enhancement Project is officially moving into the construction phase—just in time to kick off the new year! This project has been decades in the making and is finally going to become a reality. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and support to make this possible. Read our official press release at: https://lnkd.in/ggbJnxFh. #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #GiveBackToNature #LobatosBridge #SLVGO #SdCNHA #ConejosCounty #CostillaCounty #BureauofLandManagement #Oxy #RGBank #RioGrandeRoundtable #YourRioGrande #AdamsStateUniversity

Our founder, Lori McCullough, attended a Bureau of Land Management Outdoor Recreation Summit in Denver last week. It was an opportunity to share input on outdoor recreation challenges and opportunities on BLM-managed lands across the country. One of the biggest challenges? The lack of shovel-ready projects! That’s where The Great Outdoors Fund stands out. We identify projects across the country, secure funding, and guide them from design and fundraising all the way to completion. Together, we’re creating access to the great outdoors for everyone. 🌲 #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature

Winter recreation can be just as enjoyable as spring and summer adventures. There's something magical about landscapes covered in a blanket of snow. Whether you're skiing the mountains of Colorado, snowshoeing through the serene trails of Acadia National Park, or hiking along the rim of the Grand Canyon, we encourage you to embrace the season and make the most of it! #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature

Every project we take on has a single mission: to make our outdoor lands and waters more accessible so everyone can experience their beauty. None of this would be possible without the generosity of our public and private partners or the incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to bring these projects to life. #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature

BIG NEWS! 📰 🗞️ We’re so excited to announce the Lobatos Bridge Outdoor Classroom & Recreation Enhancement Project is moving from fundraising to construction, thanks to a significant grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to Conejos and Costilla Counties! 🎉 🎉 The grant is part of GOCO’s Community Impact program, which develops and revitalizes parks, trails, school yards, fairgrounds, environmental education facilities, and other outdoor projects that enhance a community's quality of life and access to the outdoors. This project will create a space where you can raft, hike, fish, enjoy brilliant night skies, engage in history and culture, and marvel at 13,000-year-old petroglyphs. It’s about preserving the past while providing incredible outdoor opportunities for future generations. The partners anticipate celebrating the completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting event in September of 2025. This has been years in the making, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support of our partners. Here’s to progress, partnerships, and making a lasting impact on our outdoor spaces! 🌉✨ #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #GiveBackToNature #LobatosBridge #SLVGO #SdCNHA #ConejosCounty #CostillaCounty #BureauofLandManagement #Oxy #RGBank #RioGrandeRoundtable #YourRioGrande #AdamsStateUniversity

We've been sharing videos from some of our projects this year, and we're especially excited to share this one again. We’re incredibly proud of the project in Reston, Virginia, and we know it will make an impact on the local community for years to come. We're grateful to Volkswagen Group of America and all of our wonderful partners who brought this vision to life. #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #VW #VWGrowingTheGame #FairfaxParks

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Great Outdoors Fund! 🦃🍂 We hope you’re enjoying time with family and friends. After that big meal, why not lace up your boots and hit the trails? You might just catch us out there, too! 🌳 #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #Thanksgiving

Thanks to a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board and the support of the Rio Grande Basin Roundtable, we can announce today that the Lobatos Bridge Outdoor Classroom & Recreation Enhancement Project is one step closer to becoming a reality! This is a major milestone for the project and brings it one step closer to the finish line. And, we have more good news in the works. Stay tuned! 🎉 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful for each of our partners who make every project so meaningful. With every collaboration, we gain lifelong friends and lasting memories. Here’s to more shared successes and new adventures in 2025! We can’t wait to see what’s next and are thankful for everyone who helped shape our story in 2024. #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #GiveBackToNature

As 2024 wraps up, we're already gearing up for 2025! With exciting new projects in the pipeline, we're set to extend our work across the nation once again. Follow us as we team up with public and private partners to ensure our public lands and waters are protected for generations to enjoy! #TheGreatOutdoorsFund #GetBackToNature #GiveBackToNature