The cooler days of fall are a good time to explore the outdoors in and around the nation's capital.

VOA: special.2009.09.21

She says all climbers go to these centers in the winter when it is too cold to climb outdoors.

VOA: special.2009.12.09

So what happens? He gets a title shot outdoors in the ballpark, and what do I get, a one-way ticket to Palookaville.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

Scouting gives them a way to get outdoors, go camping and have fun in a different way.

VOA: special.2010.08.06

Some men may be hoping for a shiny new grill to bring smoky,fiery happiness to cooking outdoors.

VOA: special.2011.06.17

Today,Mister Martinez campaigns to get young people,especially at-risk youth, interested in nature and the outdoors.

VOA: special.2011.05.25

They might play sports and eat hot dogs, hamburgers and other foods cooked outdoors.

VOA: special.2010.07.02

They can ride horses. They can eat meals cooked outdoors over a fire.

VOA: special.2009.02.16

Four large,colorful statues by the French artist Niki de Saint Phalle are bringing art outdoors so people who live and work nearby can enjoy it every day.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

Broccoli and cauliflower can grow outdoors from seed or as small plants.

VOA: special.2010.03.09

He found work teaching troubled boys about sports and the outdoors.

VOA: special.2011.05.04

Or just enjoy a day outdoors with the beauty of nature.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

The cooler is put outdoors, but not in the sun.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

But first,some expert advice about cooking outdoors.

VOA: special.2011.06.17

There are not enough latrines or showers. She says the shelters are overcrowded so men are sleeping outdoors to allow women and children to use the buildings.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

(OMITTED) "Research shows that if children are exposed to the outdoors between the ages of 1 and 6, they're going to love the outdoors and want more of it, and hopefully they'll become responsible for their environment."

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

In today's culture,a lot of kids are using a lot more computers and a lot more media, but at the same time scouting gives them an outlet to get outdoors and go camping and really just have fun in a whole different way."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31