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This template letter on the CDL requirement requires you to add the name and address of your Senators or Representative. Fax this letter to your members of Congress since regular mail takes too long to arrive. To find their fax number and contact information go to http://www.congress.org and type

March 2012

Outcomes from the President’s Conference on Conservation and America Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative

In a thank you letter to attendees, Administration leaders noted that the following themes we heard during the listening sessions at the White House C

In a ruling on February 22, 2011 the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) overturned the Montana Supreme Court and ruled that Montana could not use a broader interpretation of the law to claim ownership of non-nav

Nature Valley to Sponsor AOA Conference in Reno

America Outdoors Association (AOA) recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Nature Valley, a division of General Mills. Nature Valley and AOA also initiated a test sampling program this season for Nature Valley granola bar

Senate Transportation Committee Approves Motorcoach Bill with Modified CDL Language

On May 4th the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation approved an amended version of S. 453, the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of 2011. As introduced, this legi

Essential Practices Risk Management DVD for Outfitters and Adventure Travel Businesses Released

The new DVD, Essential Risk Management Practices for Your Outdoor Recreation or Adventure Travel Business, was released today by America Outdoors Association and is r

President Obama's America's Great Outdoors Report Released

A bold agenda for The President's initiative on America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) was released February 16th at an event at the White House. Several areas pertinent to outfitters are summarized below. You can find the full Exec

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America Outdoors Association has signed an agreement with Colorado-based Fund Your Dream (FYD) to serve as a "Preferred Merchant Services Provider" of electronic payment services for its members. Our new relationship will allow members to save money on special member rates for electronic payment

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AOA Comments to the Proposed DO 35B, which proposes to recover the capital, maintenance and others costs for utilities sold to concessioners. Comments.

Excerpts from Federal Register /Vol. 74, No. 242 / Friday, December 18, 2009 /Notices
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement The following verbatim excerpts are from the notice of intent to prepare an EIS for a new planning rul

January 21, 2010

The Honorable Mike Enzi
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Enzi,

I am writing on behalf of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to express concern about a bill that was recently marked up by the Senate Committee o

This video features some of the reports from outfitters who discussed innovations in their businesses following a presentation by Terry Jones at the 2009 America Outdoors Association conference. Click Here to See Video.

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC” or “Commission”) is adopting revised Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (“the Guides”). The revised Guides include additional changes not incorporated in the proposed revisions published

Contacting Your Senators and Representatives Congress.org publishes a directory of members of Congress and their contact information. When writing a member of Congress, we strongly recommend that you send

Choosing the Best Outfitted Adventure Based On Your Fitness Level 
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—One of the most important factors to consider when planning an adventure vacation is the fitness level of all travelers who are participa

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee—Adventure vacation resorts are gaining momentum within the travel industry as people are looking for active, immersive travel experiences that cater to families and groups of people with varying interests and skill levels. Many companies are develop

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