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…
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…
Nutmeg State Becomes 21st State to Create Office of Outdoor Recreation WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 11, 2024 – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable applauded the announcement of Connecticut’s new Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences, created today through executive order by Governor Ned Lamont at an event at Mohawk Mountain. This announcement marks the 21st State Office…
New State Recreation Economy Rankings Show Growth From Coast to Coast WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 28 — Today, ORR is excited to share its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. These rankings, which include top states by overall size, top year-over-year growth, top…
In 2021, ORR worked to ensure funding for outdoor recreation as part of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) American Rescue Plan funding. This effort was rewarded when EDA announced $750 million in funding for Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation projects, helping grow the recreation economy nationwide. $510 million of this funding was distributed in the…