In late October, five new states signed on to something called the Confluence Accords, joining a coalition of now 13 states that have created dedicated outdoor-recreation offices. Yawn, right? Who ...

Luis Benitez knows the outdoor industry better than almost anyone. He’s held leadership positions with Vail Resorts, Outward Bound, and VF Corporation, taught outdoor recreation economy at the ...

We asked new BLM director Steve Pearce how he plans to balance the demands of industry with the need for conservation and ...

Outdoor trails offer a proven way to boost rural economies and improve public health for Tennessee residents.

A new coalition is suggesting time outdoors can be an answer to rising rates of chronic diseases and mental health issues.

Maine’s outdoor recreation industry — including outdoor goods manufacturing — is a growing factor in the state’s economy, and its importance is sharply increasing, according to a national report on ...