We are America Outdoors. America Outdoors is the national trade association for the outfitting and outdoor recreation industry. Since 1989, we've worked to grow, protect, and serve America's outfitting businesses through federal advocacy, business support, and a strong member community. 

Our members are professional outfitters - both for-profit companies and nonprofits - who deliver guided and unguided outdoor experiences across the US and beyond, from rafting and riding to ziplining, hiking, and backcountry travel. 

What sets us apart? We're led by a Board of Directors made up of working outfitters - people who know this industry because they live it every day. Our advocacy priorities are grounded in the real-world challenges members face, and our resources are designed to help businesses navigate everything from permitting and risk management to staffing, marketing, and operations. 

In Washington, D.C., we represent the outfitting community on the issues that matter most - land access, labor laws, insurance, recreation policy, and regulation. We've helped drive major wins for the industry, including the passage of the EXPLORE Act. 

Our mission doesn't stop at policy. We connect members through peer learning, trainings, and the America Outdoors Conference, where the industry gathers annually to share expertise and stay ahead of emerging trends. 

America Outdoors exists to ensure outfitters not only survive - but thrive. 

We're here so you can be out there - leading trips, building teams, and helping people experience the power of wild places.