House Passes Historic Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Package, Eyes on Senate for Swift Action

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WASHINGTON, D.C., — In a landmark bipartisan achievement, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This critical step demonstrates the powerful momentum Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members and industry partners have helped generate in promoting policies that expand access and transform outdoor recreation opportunities. The outdoor…

ORR and Together Outdoors to Co-Host Session of Outdoor Workforce Expert Series on Entrepreneurship

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On April 4 at 3 PM EST, the next session of the Outdoor Workforce Expert Series will focus on advice for new and emerging entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry. Hosted by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and Together Outdoors, these hour-long webinars aim to provide advice from experts in the field. To register: https://bit.ly/3TNpiDR Featuring: Katie Doherty and Enhao Li,…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Outdoor Recreation in Senate’s Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024

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Legislation includes Rural Outdoor Investment Act, clears key committee with unanimous support   Washington, D.C. – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauds the markup of the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, which has a historic focus on outdoor recreation through the inclusion of the Rural Outdoor Investment Act (ROI). The legislation passed unanimously out…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Welcomes Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation as New Member

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The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation as its latest member, signaling a significant step forward in promoting outdoor recreation and bolstering the outdoor economy in the Keystone State. This announcement follows the recent unveiling of Pennsylvania’s comprehensive Report and Roadmap for the Future, a strategic action plan aimed at…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Celebrates Signing of Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund Bill by Governor Mark Gordon

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating today as Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Administration bill into law, which unlocks the brand new Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund to provide $6 million every two years for outdoor recreation infrastructure, planning, and access. The new fund joins several…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to Make South by Southwest Debut

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Washington, D.C. — On Friday, March 8, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will make its South by Southwest Conference & Festival (SXSW) debut. ORR’s Together Outdoors program, in coordination with the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, will be featured as part of Outdoor Day at Midwest House, an experiential embassy dedicated to the region’s innovators…

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ORR Welcomes Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation as New Member

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Washington, D.C. — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation as its latest member, signaling a significant step forward in promoting outdoor recreation and bolstering the outdoor economy in the Bay State. This announcement follows the hiring of Paul Jahnige as the Commonwealth’s first Director of Outdoor Recreation in 2023, as…

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University of Arkansas Joins Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Marking Launch of New Education Memberships

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Washington, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced a new partnership with the University of Arkansas’ Outdoor Products and Services Program, housed within the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Innovation at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. ORR recently established new membership categories — “Education Member ” and “Preferred Academic Partner” — designed…