Nailsea's early economy relied on coal mining, which began as early as the 16th century.

Nailsea's shopping area includes Somerset Square, Crown Glass Place, Colliers Walk, and a high street.

In the 2001 census 78 % of Nailsea's respondents claimed Christianity as their religious preference ; 16 % claimed to have " no religious preference ", the second largest group.

One of Nailsea's best known celebrities was Adge Cutler, the Somerset folk singer, whose backing band was The Wurzels.

Geocaching is an outdoor recreational activity in which the participants use a Global Positioning System ( GPS ) receiver or mobile device and other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers, called " geocaches " or " caches ", anywhere in the world.

CA operates a variety of recreational facilities, including 23 outdoor swimming pools, six indoor pools, two water slides, ice and roller skating rinks, an equestrian center, a sports park with miniature golf, a skateboard park, batting cages, picnic pavilions, clubhouse and playground, three athletic clubs including the 24 / 7 Supreme Sports Club, numerous indoor and outdoor tennis, basketball, volleyball, squash and racquetball courts, and running tracks.

Halogen floodlights for outdoor lighting systems as well as for watercraft are also manufactured for commercial and recreational use.

The proximity to high population areas of the Puget Sound has caused a rapid increase in the demand for outdoor recreational experiences in the basin.

Oscoda is considered to be part of Northern Michigan and is near the Huron National Forest, which offers outdoor recreational opportunities such as hunting, swimming, cross-country skiing and fishing.

Located along U. S. Highway 64, a major highway from mainland North Carolina to the Outer Banks, Roanoke Island combines recreational and water features with historical sites and an outdoor theater to form one of the major tourist attractions of Dare County.

Ecotourism, in particular, is a growing outdoor recreational activity.

The area is also trying to promote itself for the many outdoor recreational and sightseeing opportunities offered.

The County contains numerous state parks, ski resorts, national forests, scenic vistas, and outdoor recreational activities.

LCRA's McKinney Roughs and Matagorda Bay nature parks have natural science centers that offer outdoor educational and recreational programs for youths and adults.

Apart from that, other public amenities which are already completed includes a small recreational park just next to Multimedia University, the Cyberjaya Community Club, the Sports Arena ( which offers outdoor sports facilities ), bus shelters, pedestrian walkways and signalised pedestrian crossing at road junctions and more than 700 free parking bays.

Other outdoor recreational facilities include the mini park, located adjacent to the Multimedia University ; the 3. 5 km promenade area next to the Putrajaya Lake and the Sports Arena which offers more than 360 free parking bays, 1 basketball court, 1 tennis court, 2 futsal courts, a football field and a small food court.

With 2 futsal courts, 2 badminton courts, a gymnasium and 2 squash courts ; all indoor and outdoor recreational facilities including basketball court, 2 tennis courts, swimming pool, a go-kart circuit and golf driving range ; it is a hive of activities, especially after 5. 30 pm.

Other outdoor sightseeing and recreational opportunities that are nearby include the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, the Coronado National Memorial in the Huachuca Mountains, Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains, Chiricahua National Monument, Madera Canyon, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Parker Canyon Lake, and Patagonia Lake State Park.

Clarksville-Johnson County is widely known for its peaches, scenic byways and abundance of natural outdoor recreational activities.

The Lake Arrowhead Community has a unique climate for Southern California with four distinct seasons which support an array of outdoor recreational activity and year round beauty.

In the valley there lies the San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, Barona Oaks Motocross Park, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities present in Cleveland National Forest and the surrounding state parks.

Within an hour's drive north of Horseshoe Bend are the outdoor recreational areas of the Payette River basin, including Cascade, Tamarack Resort, and McCall.

The Soldier Mountains and Smoky Mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest ( Fairfield Ranger District ) are north of the city, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities.

* Coeur d ' Alene and the surrounding area also provides many outdoor recreational opportunities, such as: mountain biking, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, etc.

There are also many other recreational opportunities, including all the offerings of the Prairie Lodge, which features a pool, a large lobby and gathering area, the Drendel Ballroom, workshop and programming rooms, exercise equipment, graceful outdoor fountains and lush landscaping, and an on-site restaurant.

The park also has outdoor athletic fields and recreational areas including restrooms, picnic shelters, a playground, two lighted tennis courts, a basketball court, a horseshoe pit, a softball field, and a baseball field.

Alcona Township is part of the eastern edge of Huron National Forest, which offers an outdoor recreational opportunities such as hunting, swimming, cross-country skiing and trout fishing.

Greenbush Township is part of the eastern edge of Huron National Forest, which offers an outdoor recreational opportunities such as hunting, swimming, cross-country skiing and trout fishing.

It is typically practiced on large natural boulders or artificial boulders in gyms and outdoor urban areas.

Lacks the ability to peer through windows to outdoor areas.

Aerial photographs of the island clearly display large areas of grasslands and park-like savanna upon which the US military has constructed large outdoor facilities such as antenna fields and the airport.

Eight states and the District of Columbia ban open carry outright or restrict it to the point that it is infeasible for everyday practice ( 2 states restrict open carry to rural areas, while 6 others and Washington DC allow it only for outdoor sport such as hunting, or ban it completely ).

A well-designed outdoor pond will have areas too deep for herons to stand, overhangs high enough above the water that mammals cannot reach in, and shade trees overhead to block the view of aerial passers-by.

The single-player game in Quake II often involves gun-battles with multiple enemies in large, outdoor areas.

Outdoor areas in which food is prepared are generally not considered to be kitchens, even though an outdoor area set up for regular food preparation, for instance when camping, might be called an " outdoor kitchen ".

In the dry areas of the western states, residents may be required to shut off outdoor water systems to ensure adequate pressure at fire hydrants upon hearing the signal.

Landscape architecture is the design of outdoor public areas, landmarks, and structures to achieve environmental, social-behavioral, or aesthetic outcomes.

It is typically used for securing tent lines in outdoor activities involving camping, by arborists when climbing trees, for creating adjustable moorings in tidal areas, and to secure loads on vehicles.

These places include indoor and outdoor businesses, hotels, parks, apartment common areas, restaurants and bars where people can be reasonably expected to congregate or meet.

* Providing opportunities for outdoor sport and outdoor recreation near urban areas

Marshall County is home to numerous outdoor recreation areas including Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck's Pocket State Park.

The Corps of Engineers is the nation's largest provider of outdoor recreation, operating more than 2, 500 recreation areas at 463 projects ( mostly lakes ) and leasing an additional 1, 800 sites to state or local park and recreation authorities or private interests.

Central patios provide natural light to common areas and space for potted outdoor plants.

Sylacauga offers many other opportunities for outdoor activities, including Noble Park, with a playground and picnic and grill areas as well as a quarter-mile walking track ; the Marble City BMX Track and skate park ; city pool that in converted to an indoor pool in the winter months ; Lake Howard which has area for boating, fishing, and pavilions ; several neighborhood parks ; the Sylaward Trail, a 15-mile hiking and mountain-biking trail that runs through the Talladega National Forest ; and two golf courses, Sylacauga Country Club and Farm Links.

The park has an outdoor amphitheatre, a baseball – softball field, a basketball court, children's play areas, a community recreation center, drinking fountains, picnic areas with barbecue grills, tennis courts, and toilets.

Yucca Valley, with its 22, 000 citizens rests in the middle of the Morongo Basin with proximity to Southern California ’ s finest vacation spots and outdoor areas.

Picnic tables and large open areas are available for outdoor dining and recreation.

Solar shade structures were recently on outdoor play areas that shields participants from the direct sunlight and keeps them cooler.

It is home to two major shopping areas: Peachtree Mall, an indoor shopping mall opened in 1975 ; The Landings, an outdoor strip mall that opened in 2005.