Franklin County's director of commerce and leisure never has the same day twice. There's never a typical day in the life of Scott Martin, Franklin County's director of commerce and leisure. Not when you're in charge of economic development for the

Steve and Marilee Flannery share a passion for the outdoors and wildlife. They ride bicycles to work when they can, and they wear the same uniforms. Steve Flannery and his wife, Marilee, work for Sacramento County's Department of Regional Parks, a

Steve Spannring doesn't plan to stop driving to his hiking destinations this summer because of high gas prices. If anything, he's going to take more trips.

San Bernardino National Forest Association plans to get the Valley outside June 14. As part of National Get Outdoors Day, the Big Bear Discovery Center event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. National Get Outdoors Day encourages healthy, active outdoor fun.

Pack your own lunch. Don't buy food at amusement parks if you can help it. Many allow you to pack your own food and beverages, says Beth Caulfield, editor in chief of AOL Travel.