February 2026
March 6, 2026
America’s Outdoor Recreation Economy Keeps Growing The outdoor recreation economy has quietly become one of the most powerful forces in the U.S. economy — and
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January 2026
February 5, 2026
Outdoor Recreation Leaders Testify in the House On Jan. 21, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a hearing titled, “EXPLORE America 250:
December 2025
January 12, 2026
States Continue to Invest in Outdoor Recreation As the outdoor recreation industry awaits the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) 2025 release—which is expected to
November 2025
December 5, 2025
ARRA Members Support Proposal to Rescind BLM’s Public Lands Rule The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle
October 2025
November 10, 2025
(Photo credit: Sacramento County Planning Commission) Media Highlights Solar Plan Flaws at Coyote Creek As ARRA members and conservation groups prepare to strongly oppose the
September 2025
October 3, 2025
Sean McMaster Confirmed as FHWA Administrator On Sept. 18, in an en bloc vote of 51-47, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sean McMaster as the 22nd