Simplicity, Consistency, and Equity in Recreation Fee Systems in Washington Mid-Project Update The William Ruckelshaus Center Thursday, July 20, 2017 Nearly 40% of the state is primarily managed by nine agencies. In recent decades, these agencies have instituted various user-based fees. Currently more than 20 unique recreation passes and permits are available in Washington. The myriad of pass permutations results in public land users who are uncertain about what pass is needed where, when and why. View the mid-project report to learn status of how these challenges are being addressed. Read more
Olympia Beer Hosts Once-in-a-lifetime Eclipse Viewing Campout Olympia Beer Hosts Once-in-a-lifetime Eclipse Viewing Campout Imperial Stock Ranch, Shaniko OR Tuesday, July 11, 2017 On Monday, August 21, 2017, the United States will experience its first total solar eclipse in nearly 38 years. To celebrate this historic event, Olympia Beer (Big Tent member), has organized a VIP Eclipse Viewing Campout at the remote Imperial Stock Ranch, located within the path of totality near Shaniko, Oregon. Located at 3,000' in elevation, the site has expansive views in all directions with views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams and Mt. Jefferson. Proceeds from the event silent auction will benefit two local causes, one of which is the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition. Read more
Outdoor Recreation Is the Economy of the Future Outdoor Recreation Is the Economy of the Future Outdoor Recreation Industry Association Monday, May 22, 2017 Its universality is part of what makes it so powerful, as an economic engine and an agent of positive change. And the outdoor recreation economy continues to grow more diverse and stronger than ever. Read more
Commerce Department Seeks Input on Definition of “Outdoor Recreation” Commerce Department Seeks Input on Definition of “Outdoor Recreation” Outdoor Industry Association Saturday, May 13, 2017 The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is seeking YOUR help defining what activities should be considered "outdoor recreation" as they prepare to launch a formal study and analysis of the outdoor recreation economy. Read more
2 Things Outdoor Research Wants the Industry To Remember As We Move The Trade Show from Utah Outdoor Retailer Sunday, March 12, 2017 In his statement yesterday, Outdoor Retailer's Dan Nordstrom delivered yet another example of our industry leaders' reasoned and thoughtfully diplomatic approach to what has become a passion-fueled issue. Read Dan Nordstrom’s statement: On the Outdoor Retailer Trade Show and Public Lands Nordstrom’s statement underscored several important points that have—at times—been drowned out by the media surrounding the trade show. Here are two of the most salient: “It’s time for EVERYONE involved in the outdoor movement—brands, dealers, customers, non-profits, ALL of us—to come together and become a true political force. It’s so much bigger than the trade show. With this Congress every one of the historic victories that created the legacy of public land we all love so much could be gone in a few months, taking us backward half a century.” Read more