2009 is “Children in Nature Year” in Idaho

On Friday, January 30th, First Lady Lori Otter launched the "Be Outside" initiative and declared 2009 as "Children in Nature Year." Read a Post Register editorial about the initiative and check out www.beoutsideidaho.org.

How can we make land-use decisions in Teton Valley that support kids having access to nature every day?  Open space design, connectivity of trails and pathways and other subdivision design features play a big part in shaping a healthy childhood.