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Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases New Trail Map to Guide Rural Development Through Outdoor Recreation

NewsBy ORR July 10, 2025

Today, Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the Trail Map for Rural Development in America, a resource designed to guide federal, state, local, Tribal, and philanthropic leaders in harnessing the power of outdoor recreation to strengthen rural economies, improve community resilience, and enhance quality of life. The Trail Map’s five sections—Education, Community Vision, Financing and Implementation,…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable to Host SXSW Panel on How Technology is Transforming Outdoor Access

NewsBy ORR March 10, 2025

Austin, TX – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is hosting a dynamic panel discussion at SXSW exploring how technology is shaping and expanding access to outdoor recreation. Titled Recharge vs. Unplugged: How Tech is Revolutionizing Outdoor Recreation for All, the event will take place on March 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CDT), at InnCahoots in Austin, TX. As millions…

Together Outdoors Announces Recipients of Inclusive Micro-Grant Program to Promote Greater Equity in Outdoor Recreation

NewsBy ORR May 1, 2024

Awardees Span the Nation Geographically and By Outdoor Recreation Activity Washington, D.C. – May 02, 2024 –Together Outdoors, an initiative of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, announced the awardees of its Inclusive Micro-Grant Program grants totaling $70,000. This grant program is aimed at bolstering capacity for small and rural grassroots organizations that are key to creating a…

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

NewsBy ORR April 9, 2024

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…

Outdoor Industry Highlights Impacts of Climate Change on Recreation Economy During Senate Budget Committee

NewsBy ORR March 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Recreation at Risk: The Nature of Climate Costs.” The hearing spotlighted the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and the outdoor recreation economy—a sector that not only defines our national identity but is also a significant contributor to the U.S. economy and…

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

NewsBy ORR March 7, 2024

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

NewsBy ORR March 7, 2024

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…

ORR Releases 2nd Edition of Groundbreaking Rural Economic Development Toolkit

NewsBy ORR January 25, 2024

Highly-Anticipated, Comprehensive Guide Helps Communities Strengthen their Economies through Outdoor Recreation Washington, D.C. – Today the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) released the second edition of its Rural Economic Development Toolkit on a webinar with over 1,000 registrants. This essential resource, built upon three years of extensive research across the United States, is a comprehensive…

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Announces Recipients of 2023 Rural Implementation Grants

NewsBy ORR August 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the recipients of grant funding to help rural communities grow their local economies and make them more resilient through outdoor recreation. These grants are made possible through funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, and help ensure that ORR can continue its charge to provide support, information,…

New economic report showcases outdoor recreation economy’s strength & resiliency during difficult year

NewsBy ORR November 9, 2021

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released economic data for 2020 on outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy today. These new numbers show outdoor recreation generates $689 billion in economic output and creates 4.3 million jobs. The report, a snapshot in time of a challenging and uncertain year, includes national…

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