America Outdoors Association
May 23, 2019- Legislation designed to improve access to America’s backcountry was introduced in the U.S. Senate today. Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR) is sponsored by Senators Heinrich (D-NM) and Capito (R-WV) with an impressive group of bipartisan cosponsors ...read more
Knoxville, TN, May 21, 2019 – Nominations are open for the 2019 America Outdoors Awards for professionals in the Outdoor Recreation Industry. Nominations will be open until August 1, 2019. The winner of the Industry Achievement Award will be voted on by the Board of Directors. ...read more
Knoxville, February 25, 2019 – America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters and guides, announced today the appointment of six new members of the Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Dania Egedi of Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resorts in Corbin, ...read more
Knoxville – December 10, 2018 – America Outdoors is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 George & Pamela Wendt Industry Achievement Award. This esteemed award is bestowed upon individuals or organizations that have shown exceptional innovation, achievement, dedication and ...read more
Knoxville, TN (October 24, 2018)- America Outdoors, the leading association of outfitters, is pleased to introduce the newest member of the AO team, Heidi Prior, who will step into a new role as Business Development Specialist. Heidi brings with her a long history in the ...read more
Knoxville, Tennessee (August 23, 2018)- America Outdoors Association, the nation’s leading association of outfitters and guides for 30 years, announced today the launch of a new brand identity and tagline. The organization will now be referred to as “America Outdoors.” Among the ...read more
April 18, 2018 The Recreation Not Red Tape Act (RNR) has been marked up in the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, which moves the bill to the House floor for a vote. America Outdoors Association supports the bill and thanks Chairman Bishop (R-UT) and ...read more
