Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Members Welcome Bipartisan House Bill to Invest in America’s Public Lands and Waters and Increase Access for Outdoor Recreation; Reaffirm Support for Bipartisan America the Beautiful Act in the Senate

Infrastructure, News

WASHINGTON – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) affirmed its support for the bipartisan legislation advancing in the House and Senate to reauthorize and strengthen the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF), originally established through the Great American Outdoors Act in 2020. The House Natural Resources Committee announced a field hearing to consider the Great American Outdoors Act 250. The legislation,…

Event Recap: First National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation

Health and Outdoor Recreation, News, Recreation Economy

Overview  On May 6 and 7, 2026, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) convened the inaugural National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation in Washington, D.C. — a first-of-its-kind gathering that brought together top outdoor recreation industry and health leaders to make the case for a bold national vision to make outdoor recreation a pillar of public health and grow a key sector…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Convenes Landmark Forum to Put Outdoor Recreation at the Center of American Health

Health and Outdoor Recreation, News

First- Ever National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation Draws Secretary Burgum, Outdoor Recreation and Health CEOs, and National Leaders to Washington; ORR Announces Rural Outdoor Recreation and Health Catalyst Grant, State Initiatives, and Industry Commitment Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation associations, convened U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum,…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Kicks Off First National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation; Honors Author Richard Louv with Lifetime Achievement Award

Health and Outdoor Recreation, News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 6,  2026 — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) kicked off its inaugural, two-day National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation, with an opening evening at the White House Historical Association Decatur House, convening leaders from the $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy, policymakers, health experts, and innovators to explore how time outside can help address America’s most…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Launches “America’s Outdoor Era”

Health and Outdoor Recreation, News

A Cross-Sector Effort Positions the Outdoors as a Scalable, Upstream Economic Solution for Public Health WASHINGTON, D.C. [April 20, 2026] – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today launched America’s Outdoor Era, a bold national vision to reposition outdoor recreation as a cornerstone of U.S. health infrastructure. The initiative will align national policy, private investments, and healthcare…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Convenes First-of-Its-Kind Federal–Industry Dialogue on Recreation Data and Technology

Infrastructure, News, Recreation Economy

Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) convened a first-of-its-kind meeting with the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), bringing together all of the land and water management agencies and leading top outdoor recreation and technology companies to advance collaboration on recreation data, technology, and access. The meeting with the FICOR, which was formally reestablished by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, was a key outcome of ORR’s Outdoor Recreation…

Outdoor Recreation Leaders Bring a Unified Message to Washington: A Defining Moment for America’s Outdoor Economy

EXPLORE, Health and Outdoor Recreation, Infrastructure, News, Recreation Economy, Rural Development

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) convened its Business Council and association members in Washington, D.C. this week for a high-impact fly-in, bringing together leaders from across the industry to engage directly with Congress, federal agencies, and senior White House officials.  The message was clear and consistent throughout: this is a defining moment for America’s outdoor recreation economy.  A $1.3 Trillion…

Outdoor Recreation Industry Remains an Economic Powerhouse as Dept. of Commerce Reports Record Impact on U.S. Economy 

EXPLORE, Health and Outdoor Recreation, Infrastructure, News, Recreation Economy, Rural Development

Growth slows as economic headwinds challenge outdoor recreation industry  WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) today released new annual economic data highlighting the continued strength and significant economic impact of outdoor recreation in 2024. According to the new BEA Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, nominal gross output for outdoor recreation totaled $1.3 trillion in 2024, marking slower but still increasing growth and…