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…
Bipartisan Bill One Step Closer to Final Passage Washington, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association (ORRA) President Jessica Turner thanked members of the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA), for passing the Great American Outdoors Act 250 out of the committee today. The bill, with…
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…
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Celebrates Iowa’s Leadership and Continued Momentum Behind State Outdoor Recreation Offices Nationwide Indianola, Iowa — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) today celebrated with Governor Kim Reynolds during her announcement establishing the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation, making Iowa the 25th state to create a dedicated office focused on advancing the nation’s $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy. The new office will prioritize outdoor recreation opportunities, local economic development, conservation, tourism and…
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…
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…
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…
Washington, D.C. — Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) welcomes today’s meeting of the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission and its focus on expanding access to public lands and waters and growing America’s outdoor recreation economy. As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, outdoor recreation offers a powerful opportunity to unite conservation, economic…