contentsaugust 2023 volume 58 | number 8 | parksandrecreation.org Prince William County, Virginia, merged its park and recreation and tourism functions to best utilize shared skills in experience curation, storytelling and branding. FEATURES 2023 NRPA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SECTION 32 Tourism and Parks: Better Together Seth Hendler-Voss Learn how both communities and agencies benefit from merging parks, recreation and tourism functions under a unified structure. 38 Stewarding Urban Desert Park Design Brandon Sobiech, PLA, ASLA Explore how to create resilient, functional and beautiful landscapes in an urban desert environment. 42 Welcome to Dallas! Chris Brummet Discover tips for planning your trip to the 2023 NRPA Annual Conference. 48 Vernā Myers to Deliver Keynote at 2023 NRPA Annual Conference 49 Developing Leaders at the NRPA Annual Conference 4 Parks & Recreation | A UGUS T 2 0 2 3 | PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G PHOTO COURTESY OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (VIRIGINIA) DEPARTMETN OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISMhttp://www.parksandrecreation.org