WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued the following statement for our nation’s 250th anniversary: “As America celebrates its 250th birthday this July 4th, we have an opportunity not only to reflect on our nation’s history, but also to remind ourselves of one of the greatest gifts we share as Americans: our extraordinary outdoors,” said Jessica Turner, President of…
New grant opportunities will direct funding to Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) community participants and rural Mountain West communities to turn outdoor recreation plans into local health, access, and community impact Washington, D.C. — June 17, 2026— Today, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation associations, announced two new grant…
Following the roundtable, ORR welcomed HHS and DOI marking Great Outdoors Month®, connecting outdoor recreation and public lands with better physical and mental health WASHINGTON – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) participated in a roundtable this week in Grand Junction, Colorado, with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Bureau of…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) issued the following statement marking June as Great Outdoors Month®: Great Outdoors Month® is a perfect opportunity to get outside and celebrate the joys of outdoor recreation in America. We have a bold opportunity to harness outdoor recreation not only as a driver of economic growth but also…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…