The nation’s leading coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations and businesses representing the $1.2T rec economy and over 110,000 American businesses.
Having two Cabinet Secretaries in the same room to align health and public lands policy around outdoor recreation is a historic moment. ORR was proud to be there.
America’s public lands can be the largest outdoor wellness center in the world.
Glad to be with @SecKennedy in Colorado today to meet with recreation leaders to help more Americans get outside, get active and get healthy.
BREAKING: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds just announced the creation of the Iowa Office of Outdoor Recreation, the 25th state office of outdoor recreation nationwide.
Read more from ORR: recreationroundtable.org/new…
In a new op-ed published in USA TODAY, ORR President Jessica (Wahl) Turner writes about one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and underappreciated health interventions in America: the outdoors. usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
A huge thank you to @lululemon for partnering with us and hosting a #yoga wellness popup at the National Mall to kick off ORR’s National Executive Forum on Health and Outdoor Recreation. We are so grateful for their support and leaderships in helping get more people outside!
Thank you to @ORRoundtable and everyone who joined today’s National Executive Forum on Health & Outdoor Recreation for a meaningful conversation on the important role the outdoors play in supporting youth mental health and wellbeing. As kids today face many complex challenges and pressures, ensuring access to and encouraging outdoor play and recreation is an essential part of the comprehensive solutions needed to support their overall wellbeing.
America’s New Outdoor Era Has Begun! Panelists explored how we change our current moment of nature disconnection, #loneliness, & #ChronicIllness, and how we can recommit to building a country and #healthcare system where time #outdoors is a part of what it means to live well.
Onika Abraham Lee, Executive Director of Bluesky Funders Forum, sharing valuable insights on how #funders can better support #equitableaccess to the #outdoors and nature.
From rural towns to city neighborhoods, early-stage #OutdoorRecreation investments are boosting economies, health, & #community connection.
Panelists shared how #funders & #innovators are partnering locally to help expand access to #PublicLands & waters, and deliver real results
#TheGreatOutdoors should be core to #healthcare, and not just an afterthought. Leading voices across healthcare explored how #LifestyleMedicine, clinical care, and employer benefits are using nature as a solution—and what it’ll take to scale it.
At ORR’s National Executive Forum on Health & Outdoor Recreation, the Confluence of States announced new national commitments to expand #outdoorrecreation as a #publichealth solution through every State Office of Outdoor Recreation in the country!
Please join us in welcoming #Connecticut as the newest member of the Confluence of States and the 22nd state in the country to create a State Office of #outdoorrecreation 🙌🏾
Director Paul Jahnige of #Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation: “The people who need #healthcare most are the people who have the least access to engaging in #outdoorrecreation. And that’s a bigger gap than the #healthcare access gap and we need to focus there.”
“Everyday should be an outdoor day” — Carrie Besnette Hauser @tpl_org
Panelists shared how cities health systems are investing in #GreenSpaces to expand access. Because your zip code shouldn’t limit your access to nature.
How do we make America’s #PublicLands and waters core health infrastructure?
Frank Hugelmeyer President of National Marine Manufacturers Association joined @Secretary Doug Burgum to talk how government industry can make #OutdoorAccess a national #PublicHealth priority.
A powerful opening to the first-ever National Executive Forum on Health & Outdoor Recreation from ORR President Jessica Turner! 🙌🏾
From parks and trails to waterways and neighborhood green spaces, building a healthier America starts with reconnecting people to the outdoors.
Outdoor recreation is taking center stage in the Winter Olympics! Best of luck to Team USA as you compete -- we're cheering for you and the love of the outdoors. ⛷️🏔️🇺🇸🥇 #WinterOlympics#TeamUSA
Today, ORR is in front of the House Natural Resources Committee to celebrate one year of EXPLORE Act implementation and identify opportunities to ensure the transformative outdoor recreation legislation meets its fullest potential. #EXPLOREAct
We applaud Secretary Burgum’s Secretarial Order expanding access to hunting and fishing on public lands and waters—supporting rural communities, stewardship, and a strong recreation economy—and look forward to working with @Interior on implementation. recreationroundtable.org/new…
One year ago, the EXPLORE Act became law. We celebrate the expanded access, modernization, and bipartisan momentum that has been accomplished. Let’s keep going. #EXPLOREoutdoors#EXPLOREAct@ORRoundtable