Meet in nature rain or shine for a guided casual hike. These hiking experiences are complimentary and designed for participants of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus, policy makers and influencers, friends and family.  Bring your water bottle and good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. guided hike.  Sponsored by the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition and in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Caucus. Hikes for Healing will be offered monthly during the legislative session.

Meet in nature rain or shine for a guided casual hike. RSVP HERE. These hiking experiences are complimentary and designed for participants of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus, policy makers and influencers, friends and family.  Bring your water bottle and good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. 9:00 a.m. guided hike.  Sponsored by the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition and in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Caucus. Hikes for Healing will be offered monthly during the legislative session.

Interested in learning more about what significant reductions in the federal land management workforce mean for public lands in Washington and Mountaineers programs? Join the Mountaineers virtually Friday, April 4 to hear the latest policy developments, what these cuts might mean for your recreation experience this year, and how The Mountaineers and our partners are responding to this threat.

Enjoy photos from this event HERE. The 2025 Outdoor Recreation Reception, inspired by Outdoor Recreation Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Andrew Barkis and Senator Ron Muzzall, and hosted in partnership with the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition was held Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m., at The Cove, Event Room, 311 Capitol Way N, Olympia. Outdoor Recreation Caucus co-chairs and State agency leaders shared on how the agencies are navigating challenging times.

Meet in nature rain or shine for a guided casual hike. These hiking experiences are complimentary and designed for participants of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus, policy makers and influencers, friends and family.  Bring your water bottle and good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. guided hike.  Sponsored by the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition and in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Caucus. Hikes for Healing will be offered monthly during the legislative session.

Meet in nature rain or shine for a guided casual hike. These hiking experiences are complimentary and designed for participants of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus, policy makers and influencers, friends and family.  Bring your water bottle and good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. guided hike.  Sponsored by the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition and in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Caucus. Hikes for Healing will be offered monthly during the legislative session.

Meet in nature rain or shine for a guided casual hike. These hiking experiences are complimentary and designed for participants of the Outdoor Recreation Caucus, policy makers and influencers, friends and family. Bring your water bottle and good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. guided hike. Sponsored by the Big Tent Outdoor Recreation Coalition and the Outdoor Equity Coalition and in partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Caucus. Hikes for Healing will be offered monthly during the legislative session. Stay tuned for more hikes in the Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater area in the months ahead.

Former President Biden signed the groundbreaking, bipartisan Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act into law at the start of this year. The law streamlines management processes, supports local economies, and increases access to our public lands and time outdoors. “The EXPLORE Act will supercharge the outdoor recreation industry,” said Jessica Wahl Turner, President of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. “We are thankful to our congressional champions and their staff, and all who helped pass this crucial legislation into law and are proud to celebrate this moment with the nation and our ORR members who really led the way.”