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recreation

[rek-ree-ey-shuhn] / ˌrɛk riˈeɪ ʃən /


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Paul W. Downs, “Hacks” “I still can’t believe Nick Offerman never picked up an Emmy nomination for playing breakfast-loving libertarian Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

What to Do: Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, then work off the camp-candy crash with a hike through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Recreation can ease tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints, supporting metabolic balance and strengthening the body's ability to resist wear and tear.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation is hosting a week of free “golden hour” wellness experiences in dozens of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After pi-loting it west out of Atlanta, he’d arrived in Lake Mead National Recreation Area on July 6, riding a giddy Emersonian high.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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