Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance: Opportunity Ahead
Published in June 2025, this report summarizes findings evaluating the need, role, structure and scope of an outdoor business alliance for Pennsylvania.
Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania (GORP) Report
Published in January 2024, this report summarizes findings of the GORP task force and defines the role and goals of the Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania
These following resources document the economic impact of PA’s outdoor industry. OBA PA encourages you to use this data to share with elected officials, business and professional networks and peers, as we collectively elevate awareness of PA’s thriving outdoor economy.
Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation’s one-page infographic summarizing the most recent US Bureau of Economic Analysis data on PA’s outdoor industry.
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For the data wonks, US Bureau of Economic Analysis’s most recent release of outdoor recreation industry data.
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OBA PA’s series of four social-media and presentation-ready JPEG’s highlighting statewide industry stats, as well as images dedicated to manufacturing, cycling and our boating/fishing sectors.
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Webinar Recordings
Catch up on the conversation — check out the OBA PA webinar recordings to explore insights, resources, and expert discussions you may have missed.
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Starting and Growing an Outdoor Business
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OBA’s Trade Association + Non-Profit Partners
Seeking opportunities to network with sector-specific trade associations leading training, education and advocacy across Pennsylvania? Please consider reaching out to one of OBA’s partner associations:
Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association (PORA) is a professional association dedicated to strengthening outdoor recreation businesses across Pennsylvania. PORA represents the unified interests of experience providers, from ski resorts to whitewater rafting, adventure parks, caves and more.
Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association champions all facets of the Commonwealth’s hospitality and tourism industries. PRLA’s mission is to promote, protect, educate, and improve these industries.
Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association
PRVCA’s mission is to enhance the recreation vehicle and camping industry through education and promotion by being a resource and partner to all segments of the recreation vehicle and camping industry.
Seeking opportunities to network with sector-specific trade associations leading training, education and advocacy across Pennsylvania? Please consider reaching to one of OBA’s partner associations:
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.
WeConservePA
WeConservePA helps people care for, wisely use, and enjoy what nature offers by helping organizations and individuals to effectively and efficiently conserve land, protect and restore waterways, implement sustainable practices, and connect people to the outdoors. They foster understanding of conservation and advocate for pro-conservation governmental policy to promote a high quality of life for all.
Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is a statewide nonprofit organization providing a voice for the Commonwealth’s 125 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land. With PPFF, citizens can donate or bequeath money to state parks and forests, become active and involved volunteers in the park and forest system, and find some fun and educational opportunities.