Help Pass the EXPLORE Act: A Historic Opportunity for Outdoor Recreation
The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) act is poised to significantly improve outdoor recreation access and policy across the United States—but it needs your support to cross the finish line.
This bipartisan bill is one of the most comprehensive outdoor recreation packages proposed in decades. From creating adaptive trails and expanding long-distance biking opportunities to enhancing access for veterans, kids, and underserved communities, the EXPLORE Act ensures that everyone can enjoy the outdoors.
What the EXPLORE Act Bills Will Do:
Here’s how this legislation will improve access to public lands and outdoor experiences:
- Simplify Permitting: Streamline processes for outfitters and guides, making outdoor adventures more accessible through the SOAR act
- Boost Accessibility and Support Veterans: Fund adaptive trails for individuals with disabilities and provide free access for veterans.
- Expand Riding Trails: Create and map new long-distance biking routes through the BOLT act
- Invest in Communities: Improve outdoor infrastructure, particularly in underserved and gateway communities.
- Enhance Recreation Coordination: Support federal collaboration to prioritize recreation and conservation.
How You Can Help:
The EXPLORE Act has already passed the House of Representatives once, but it must pass both the House and Senate again in its revised form. This is where your voice matters.
Take a few minutes to email your representatives and urge them to support the EXPLORE Act. Your advocacy can help ensure that this transformative bill becomes law, paving the way for expanded outdoor opportunities for generations to come.
Together, let’s make history by supporting outdoor recreation for all.