WE BELIEVE
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Matters.
WELCOME TO THE BIG TENT
The Umbrella Organization for the voice of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State.

The mission  of the Big Tent  is to promote sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive outdoor experiences in Washington state through advocacy and education.

What we do:  The Big Tent advocates for sustainable state funding for recreation and conservation lands as well as sustainable and equitable development and human interaction with those lands.

Vision:  The Big Tent envisions a Washington where elected leaders, businesses, nonprofits, and residents are working together to create a more inclusive and equitable outdoor experience for all. We want to find ways to use outdoor recreation to fuel economic activity and sustain healthy outcomes in our communities.

#RecreateResponsibly to Protect Yourself, Others, and the Outdoors

During this public health crisis, spending time in outdoor spaces has become even more important for many Americans. Yet these unusual circumstances mean that all of us, from seasoned outdoor enthusiasts to families heading out to their local park for the first time, could use a little guidance about how to stay safe. The Recreate Responsibly guidelines offer a starting point for getting outside to keep yourself healthy and to maintain access to our parks, trails, and beaches. [ LEARN MORE ]


 

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We Represent Outdoor Recreation

ACTION ALERT! SUPPORT STATE PUBLIC LANDS AND RECREATION THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION

With the 2023 state legislative session underway, we’re advocating for several bills and funding proposals that would benefit public lands and recreation in Washington. Learn more about our current state policy priorities and how you can help secure important wins for the outdoors in Olympia this year

NEW COURSE: EMOTIONAL SAFETY IN THE OUTDOORS

The Mountaineers

We are excited to share our new Emotional Safety in the Outdoors eLearning course. One of the unwritten core values at The Mountaineers is safety, and this new course highlights the connections between emotional safety and physically safe outcomes. It's designed to help leaders and instructors foster environments where all people feel belonging.

 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Releases 2022 Annual Report

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is the leading business coalition advancing a sustainable and growing outdoor recreation economy for the benefit of all Americans. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation's annual economic impact is $862 billion nationall and accounts for 1.9% of U.S. GDP, and $12.3.billion for outdoor recreation in Washington State. Outdoor recreation accounts for 114,000 jobs in Washington, which is 3.2% of all employees in Washington State. Top industries include boating/fishing, RVing, snowactivities, motorcycling/ATVing, climbing, hiking, tent camping.

State Parks is currently recruiting interested parties to serve on the Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) team

Washington State Parks

Like other state agencies, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is establishing a Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Team and developing a Pro-Equity Anti-Racism Plan. The PEAR Team will be composed of internal agency staff and external community members and partners dedicated to advancing DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) across the State Parks agency. For more information about PEAR and Executive Order 22-04, click here. State Parks is currently recruiting interested parties to serve on the PEAR Team. To apply to join the PEAR team, submit a PEAR interest form by Feb 3, 2023. To learn more about PEAR, you can attend one of our virtual information sessions Jan 19 at 10 a.m., or Jan 23 at 5 p.m. Email dei@parks.wa.gov to register.

Get Involved / WWRC Fall Celebration: Connect Outdoors

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the Washington Wildlife & Recreation Coalition (WWRC) annual Fall Celebration! This year’s theme is Connect Outdoors. Join WWRC at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA on Sunday, September 18; 12-2pm for lunch, drinks, and a celebration of how the outdoors connects us all here in Washington. More information and ticket information CLICK HERE

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Washington State's Outdoor Recreation Economy Generates

View the 2020 Economic Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State for details