Recreation Not Red-Tape Bill Passes Out of House Committee

A groundbreaking outdoor recreation bill is one step closer to being signed into law. The Recreation Not Red-Tape Act (RNR), which Outdoor Alliance has been working on for several years, passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee.

NewsTania Lown-HechtApril 26, 2018RNR, Recreation Comments

Mountains to Sound Greenway in Washington One Step Closer to Designation

The Mountains to Sound Greenway had a great hearing in the House Natural Resources Committee this week, moving one step closer to designation as a National Heritage Area.

NewsTania Lown-HechtApril 13, 2018Mountains to Sound, GIS dataComment

Park Service to Raise Fees at 117 Parks

Department of Interior backs off its initial plan to more than double park fees at popular parks, instead raising fees modestly at 117 National Parks.

NewsTania Lown-HechtApril 12, 2018National Park Service Comments

Where Does Human-Powered Adventure Fit In Interior’s New Outdoor Recreation Committee?

A new outdoor recreation advisory committee appointed by Secretary Zinke could have included members of the human powered community.

NewsTania Lown-HechtMarch 28, 2018Recreation, Zinke, DOI, Press ReleaseComment

Some Really Good News for the Outdoors in the Spending Bill

Good news coming out of DC? Sometimes it does happen and the spending bill that just passed has plenty of solids wins for people who love the outdoors, including funding for land management agencies and a (much-needed) change for how we budget for fighting wildfires.

News, Action AlertOutdoor AllianceMarch 23, 2018Fire Funding, Budget, Zinke, LWCF, Roadless RuleComment