What Our Members Say About America Outdoors Association

"Confluence has got to be the deal of the century as professional development conferences go!
I attend several each year and find that the value of Confluence is by far the best. First, the educational sessions are top notch and the speakers top of their class. The motivational speakers are always inspiring and I never fail to find some great material to take back to my staff. Finally, the camaraderie of seeing friends, new and old, sharing news and sharing ideas is priceless. I always bring as many members of my staff as I can and find that it is highly beneficial to them as well."
Peter Grubb, ROW Adventures

"Before joining AOA I was overwhelmed and isolated while dealing with seemingly endless forest service and park service permitting issues. America Outdoors has been instrumental in helping my company work through numerous permitting problems and the connections and friendships I have made at Confluence have helped me grow my business."
Mike Cottingham, Wilderness Ventures, WY

"As a long-time AOA member, I never cease to be impressed with what I learn at the conference that helps me improve and grow the business. The relevance and caliber of the programming combined with the networking with outfitters and adventure travel operators from across the country and around the world, help my perspective immensely. Are life-time memberships available?"
John Connelly, L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School , ME

"I am a canoe rental/cabin rental company in Arkansas and have been in business for 35 years. My company saved thousands of dollars over the years ($15,000 in one year alone) as the direct result of attending the America Outdoors Association annual trade show. AOA provided access to Washington DC political and administrative issues and proceedings that I could never have gotten on my own. Finally the relationships that I have formed over the years have been of a greater value than all the money saved. I met my best friends attending AOA meetings."
Mike Mills, Buffalo Outdoor Center, AR

"With over twenty years in the adventure travel business in Costa Rica, America Outdoors has been the best source for marketing, networking, equipment updates and great friends. I would encourage everyone in the International market to visit Confluence every year and be up to date with the North American Market situation."
Rafael Gallo, Rios Tropicales Costa Rica

"About the only investment we made last year that paid big dividends and increased the value of our business was our membership in A.O."
Bob Volpert, ID & OR River Journeys, CA

"There is no conference I attend that gives me more information and ideas that I can use in my guest ranch than America Outdoors. The education is top-notch and the relationships gained have been invaluable."
Bob Foster, Lost Valley Ranch, CO