Register for ORR Virtual Briefing on New Outdoor Recreation Economy Data on November 18 at 11 a.m. ET WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. ET, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host a virtual briefing to unveil new economic data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA),…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 25 — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) ahead of this year’s National Public Lands Day released a statement from President, Jessica Turner: “National Public Lands Day is an opportunity to appreciate America’s shared outdoor heritage. Federal public lands and waters are the foundation of our $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy. Every…
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,…
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…
One year after the EXPLORE Act was signed into law, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is celebrating meaningful progress toward modernizing outdoor recreation access, strengthening local economies, and advancing coordinated management across America’s public lands and waters. Passed by Congress with unanimous bipartisan support in 2024, the EXPLORE Act is the first-ever outdoor recreation–specific legislative package in U.S. history and…
Analysis Reveals Outdoor Recreation on Public Lands and Waters Pumps an Average of $351 Million into the Economy Every Day WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 7, 2025) – Outdoor recreation on federal public lands and waters is fueling America’s economy, according to a new report released today by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). Outdoor Recreation on Federal Public…
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation businesses, today applauded the formation of the Senate Stewardship Caucus led by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.). The caucus is a new bipartisan effort dedicated to protecting and expanding access to public lands and waters, recovering wildlife, and restoring habitat. Additional inaugural members…
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is pleased to announce that Glenn Hughes, President and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), has been elected as Chair of ORR’s Board of Directors. Hughes brings more than 35 years of experience in the fishing and boating industry and has been a tireless advocate for clean water, abundant…
As Congress approaches the end of the fiscal year without a bipartisan agreement to fund the government, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is warning of the significant and lasting damage a shutdown would have on America’s $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, its 5 million-strong workforce, and the hundreds of thousands of businesses and rural…
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), the nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation associations, convened top business executives, policymakers, and technology leaders yesterday for the first-ever Outdoor Recreation Technology & Innovation Summit at Booz Allen Hamilton’s Helix Center for Innovation in Washington, D.C. The packed to capacity event highlighted how technological innovations and public-private partnerships can strengthen…