Outdoor Recreation in America
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Past Events
Events, Activities and Calendars
Posted on Mon, 08/18/2003 - 14:09.
JUNE 2011
- June 1-4 International Snowmobile Congress
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact: www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca
- June 4 National Trails Day
Events on trails across America
Contact: www.americanhiking.org
MAY 2011
- May 15-19 Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails
Abingdon, Virginia
Contact: Julia Glad, PNTSCommunications@gmail.com
- May 21-25 U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow Wow
San Francisco, California
Contact: www.powwowonline.com
MARCH 2011
- March 8-10 National Bike Summit
Washington, DC
Contact: www.bikeleague.org
- March 13-18 Biennial TrailBuilders Conference
Asheville, North Carolina
Contact: www.trailbuilders.org
- March 19- April 2 American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition
San Diego, California
Contact: www.aahperd.org
FEBRUARY 2011
- February 12-21 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org
- February 21-24 “Broadening Our Horizons:” Association of Partners for Public Lands Partnership Convention & Trade Show
Dallas, Texas
Contact: www.appl.org
JANUARY 2011
- January 16-22 International Snowmobile Safety Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org
- January 18-20 National Ski Area Association Conference
Snowbird, Utah
Contact: www.nsaa.org
- January 23-26 Partners Outdoors 2011: Focus on Shaping the Future of Recreation
Grapevine, Texas
Contact: Cathy Ahern, ARC cahern@funoutdoors.com
- January 26-28 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: Association of Marina Industries, www.marinaassociation.org/imbc, 401-682-7334
NOVEMBER 2010
- November 3-5 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas
Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact: National Forest Recreation Association, www.nfra.org, 559-564-2365 - November 4-6 Urban Waterfronts 2010 Conference: "The City Resurgent"
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: The Waterfront Center, mail@waterfrontcenter.org, 202-337-0356, www.waterfrontcenter.org - November 14-17 20th National Trails Symposium: Trails - The Green Way for America
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contact: American Trails, symposium@americantrails.org, www.americantrails.org/2010, 530-547-2060
OCTOBER 2010
- October 2 Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association, www.imba.com - October 25-28 Sportfishing Summit
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, www.asafishing.org
SEPTEMBER 2010
- September 7-10 National Association of State Park Directors Annual Conference
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contact: National Association of State Park Directors, www.naspd.org - September 13-17 Pro Walk/Pro Bike International Symposium of Walking and Bicycling
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contact: National Center for Bicycling and Walking, www.bikewalk.org - September 25 National Public Lands Day
Contact: www.publiclandsday.org
JULY 2010
- July 14-16 ICAST 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, www.asafishing.org - July 22-25 The Rally 2010: The Greatest RV Rally in North America
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: info@therally.com, 877-749-7122
JUNE 2010
- June 5 National Trails Day
Contact: American Hiking Society, www.americanhiking.org - June 7-13 Great Outdoors Week 2010
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530 - June 10-12 International Snowmobile Congress
Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center
Coralville, Iowa
Contact: Iowa State Snowmobile Association, www.iowasnowmobiler.com/isc2010/index.html - June 12 National Get Outdoors Day
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, mmeade@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530 - June 12 National Marina Day
Contact: Association of Marina Industries, Wendy Larimer, 202-350-9623, www.marinaassociation.org/nmd - June 20-23 2010 National Issues Forum and "Ride-In"
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact: American Horse Council, www.horsecouncil.org - June 26 Great American Backyard Campout
Contact: National Wildlife Federation, http://online.nwf.org/site/PageNavigator/gabc_2010_home
MAY 2010
- May 2-5 National Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida
Contact: National Ski Areas Association, www.nsaa.org, 303-987-1111 - May 2-5 National Sporting Goods Association Annual Meeting
Tampa, Florida
Contact: National Sporting Goods Association, www.nsga.org, 847-296-6742 - May 5-6 American Boating Congress
Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel
Washington, DC
Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association, www.nmma.org/abc, 202-737-9750 - May 5-8 2010 IMBA World Summit
Augusta, Georgia
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association, www.imba.com - May 15-19 U.S. Travel's Pow Wow
Orlando, Florida
Contact: U.S. Travel Association, www.powwowonline.com - May 18-20 2010 RMS & NARRP Symposium: Bridging Conservation and Recreation
Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
Portland, Oregon
Contact: River Management Society, www.river-management.org
APRIL 2010
- April 11-17 National Environmental Education Week
Contact: National Environmental Education Foundation, www.eeweek.org - April 20-21 Outdoor Industry Association Capitol Summit
Washington, DC
Contact: Outdoor Industry Association, www.outdoorindustry.org, 303-444-3353 - April 23-25 Global Youth Service Day
Contact: Global Youth Service Day, www.gysd.org - April 26-30 2010 U.S. Department of the Interior Conference on the Environment
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Sponsored by the Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance and hosted by the National Park Service, www.doi.gov/greening/conference
MARCH 2010
- March 5-6 The Adventure Summit
Wright State University Student Union
Dayton, Ohio
Contact: Five Rivers Metroparks and Wright State University, www.theadventuresummit.com - March 6-10 National Association of Counties 2010 Legislative Conference
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC
Contact: National Association of Counties, www.naco.org - March 9-11 National Bike Summit
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Contact: League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org - March 15-21 National Wildlife Week: Be Out There at School, Home and Play
Contact: National Wildlife Federation, www.nwf.org - March 22-27 75th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Contact: Wildlife Management Institute, www.wildlifemanagementinstitute.org
FEBRUARY 2010
- February 7-10 Association of Partners for Public Lands Partnership Convention & Trade Show
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
San Diego, California
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands, 301-946-9475 ext.222, amatthews@appl.org - February 7-10 2010 Annual Corps Forum
Washington, DC
Contact: The Corps Network, forum@corpsnetwork.org - February 12-20 Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org - February 20-25 Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week
Washington, DC
Contact: American Hiking Society, www.americanhiking.org
JANUARY 2010
- January 10-13 Partners Outdoors 2010
Cavallo Point – The Lodge at the Golden Gate
Sausalito, California
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530 - January 10-17 International Snowmobile Safety Week
Contact: International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association, www.snowmobile.org - January 27-30 2010 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, Florida
Contact:www.marinaassociation.org/imbc
NOVEMBER 2009
- November 9-12 2009 InSites Convention and Outdoor Hospitality Expo
Rosen Centre Hotel and Orange Couny Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, www.arvc.org - November 14-18 NTA Convention '09
Reno, Nevada
Contact: National Tour Association, 800-682-8886, www.ntaonline.com - November 16-18 Marine Dealer Conference and Expo
Coronado Springs Resort
Orlando, Florida
Contact: Boating Industry Magazine, 763-383-4448, www.boatingindustry.com/mdce
OCTOBER 2009
- October 6-8 Watchable Wildlife Annual Conference
Cape May, New Jersey
Contact: Watchable Wildlife, Inc., www.watchablewildlife.org, 651-433-4100 - October 6-9 2009 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo
Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association, www.rvda.org - October 12-14 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)
Miami Beach Convention Center
Contact: Kathleen Clickett, kclickett@nmma.org, 312-946-6200 - October 12-21 57th Annual California RV Show
Los Angeles County Fair & Exposition Fairplex
Pomona, California
Contact: www.carvshow.com or call RVIA's Western Region Office at 951-274-0696 - October 13-16 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: National Park and Recreation Association, www.nrpa.org, 703-858-2158 - October 18-20 2009 NPHA Park Partners Forum
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park
Fish Camp, California
Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530, mmeade@funoutdoors.com - October 26-28 Marketing Outlook Forum: "Moving Forward in a Changing Landscape - Reflections on a New Normal"
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: U.S. Travel Association, www.ustravel.org.mof - October 27-29 Sportfishing Summit
Galveston, Texas
Contact: American Sportfishing Association, 703-519-9691, www.asafishing.org
SEPTEMBER 2009
- September 8-11 National Association of State Park Directors Annual Meeting
Stone Mountain Park, Georgia
Contact: Jerry Brown, jerry_brown@dnr.state.ga.us, 1-800-573-9659 - September 13-16 2009 Annual Meeting of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Austin, Texas
Contact: Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, www.fishwildlife.org - September 16-20 Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show
Giant Center
Hershey, PA
Contact: Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association, www.prvca.org - September 28-October 1 SOBA 2009: 23rd Annual Conference of the States Organization for Boating Access
Omni Marina Tower
Corpus Christi, Texas
Contact: States Organization for Boating Access,www.sobaus.org, 512-389-8128 - September 29-October 1 Outdoor Industry Association Rendezvous
San Diego, California
Contact: Outdoor Industry Association, www.outdoorindustry.org, 303-444-3353
AUGUST 2009
- August 1-9 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fee-Free Days
Contact: www.corpslakes.us - August 8 National Marina Day
Contact: Association of Marina Industries, 866-367-6622, www.marinaassociation.org/nmd - August 23-26 National Scenic Byways Conference
Denver, CO
Contact: Chel Ethun, cethun@byways.org, 1-866-974-6403, www.bywaysresourcecenter.org/events/conferences
JULY 2009
- July 1-7 Clean Beaches Week
Located at beaches across America
Contact: Clean Beaches Council, www.cleanbeaches.com - July 3-9 49th Annual Family Campers & RVers Campvention: "Camping's Fine in 2009 - Show Me a Sign"
Sedalia, Missouri
Contact: Family Campers & RVers, www.fcrv.org, fcrvtx@flash.net or luellamofcrv@comcast.net - July 12-15 12th Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails
Holiday Inn
Missoula, Montana
Contact: www.nationaltrailspartnership.org - July 15-17 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), Co-located with Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Contact: Kenneth Andres, 703-519-9691 ext. 231, Maria del Valle, 703-519-9691 ext. 240, icast@asafishing.org - July 24-26 American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH
Contact: 1-800-MID-OHIO, www.midohio.com
JUNE 2009
- June 6 National Trails Day
Located on trails across America
Contact: www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx - June 7-13 Great Outdoors Week 2009
Washington, DC
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, arc@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530 - June 10-13 41st International Snowmobile Congress
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Cathy Dickieson, cdickieson@islandtelecom.com, 1-877-708-7669 - June 13 National Get Outdoors Day 2009
Contact: American Recreation Coalition - June 14-17 American Horse Council's 2009 National Issues Forum
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC
Contact: American Horse Council, www.horsecouncil.org
MAY 2009
- May 3-5 American Boating Congress
L'Enfant Hotel
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association, www.nmma.org/government/abc - May 8-9 6th Annual "Come Kamp & Care With Us"
Many locations, benefits KOA Care Camps for children with cancer
Contact: Kampgrounds of America, www.koa.com/comecampwithus/ - May 15-24 Southwestern Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors Week
Contact: Sustainable Pittsburgh, www.wallsarebad.com, 412-258-6646
APRIL 2009
- April 3-5 5th Annual Tidewater Boat Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - April 27-May 1 2009 National Association of Recreation Resource Planners
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact: www.narrp.org - April 28-29 ARVC's National Issues Conference
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, www.arvc.org
MARCH 2009
- March 1-5 Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Navigating the Future
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands, www.appl.org - March 3-4 Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association's 10th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day
The Embassy Suites - Convention Center
Washington, DC
Contact: Bill Sells, bsells@sgma.com, 202-349-9417 - March 3-5 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa
San Diego, California
Contact: National Forest Recreation Association, info@nfra.org - March 8-10 National Park Hospitality Association's Annual Meeting
The Madison
Washington, DC
Contact: Mindy Meade, mmeade@funoutdoors.com, 202-682-9530 - March 10-12 National Bike Summit
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Contact: League of American Bicyclists, www.bikeleague.org - March 13-15 5th Annual Virginia RV Show
Hampton Roads Convention Center
Hampton, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - March 13-15 14th Annual National Capital Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - March 16-19 Family Motor Coach Association's 81st International Convention
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, www.fmca.com - March 17-20 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, DC
Contact: www.nrpa.org
FEBRUARY 2009
- February 1-3 Partners Outdoors 2009
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
Cambridge, Maryland
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 www.funoutdoors.com - February 4-6 RV Park Investment Conference
McLean Hilton
McLean, Virginia
Contact: David Gorin, 703-448-6863 - February 13-15 19th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Charlotte
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - February 13-15 24th Annual Richmond Camping RV Expo
Richmond Raceway Complex
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - February 20-22 21st Annual Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Raceway Complex
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - February 21-24 Washington, D.C. Ride Into Political Action
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
Contact: American Motorcyclist Association, 614-856-1900 ext. 1252, www.americanmotorcyclist.com/legisltn/dcseminar.asp - February 23-26 Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week
Holiday Inn Central
Washington, DC
Contact: Kim Hutson de Belle, kim@americanhiking.org, www.americanhiking.org. - February 23-28 Family Campers and RVers 38th National Retiree Rally
Pinal County Fairgrounds
Case Grande, Arizona
Contact: Jerry and Kathy Leckrone, leckronerv@aol.com - February 24 - 28 National Association of Trailer Manufacturers Annual Convention
North Charleston Convention Center
Charleston, South Carolina
Contact: National Association of Trailer Manufacturers, www.natm.com - February 27 - March 1 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Raleigh
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556
JANUARY 2009
- January 9-11 20th Annual North Carolina RV & Camping Show - Greensboro
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - January 13-14 National Ski Areas Association Eastern Conference
Mount Snow, Vermont
Contact: www.nsaa.org - January 16-18 23rd Annual Washington Camping RV Expo
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - January 21-25 UMA Motorcoach Expo: Dawn of a New Age
Orlando, Florida
Contact: www.motorcoachexpo.com - January 23-25 54th Annual Virginia Boat Show
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - January 25-28 2009 International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Fort Lauderdale Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Contact: www.marinaassociation.org/imbc
DECEMBER 2008
- December 2-4 46th Annual National RV Trade Show
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: www.rvia.org - December 3-5 America Outdoors International Marketing and Management Conference
Knoxville, Tennessee
Contact: www.americaoutdoors.org/confluence.htm
NOVEMBER 2008
- November 1-3 National Boating Safety Advisory Council Meeting
Holiday Inn Arlington
Arlington, Virginia
Contact: U.S. Coast Guard, 202-372-1061, www.uscgboating.org/nbsac/nbsac.htm - November 8-12 Wildlife Society Conference
Miami, Florida
Contact: Wildlife Society - November 9-12 Paddlesports Pro 2008: Friends, Family & Fun
Panama City Beach, Florida
Contact: Paddlesports Industry Association, 703-451-3864, ext. 703 - November 12-15 InSites 2008 Convention: Outdoor Hospitality Expo
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact: ARVC, 800-395-2267, www.arvc.org - November 13-15 State Trail Administrators Meeting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com or Christopher Douwes, douwes@dot.gov - November 15-18 19th National Trails Symposium
Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact: www.americantrails.org/2008 - November 17-19 Marine Dealer Conference and Expo
Rio Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Marine Retailers Association of America, www.mraa.com, 708-763-9210 - November 17-21 IAAPA Attractions Expo: The Ultimate Destination
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Contact: International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, www.IAAPA.org
OCTOBER 2008
- October 2 40th Anniversary of National Trails System Act
- October 3-5 1st Chantilly Fall RV & Boat Super Sale
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - October 4 Take A Kid Mountain Biking
Contact: IMBA - October 4-7 Virginia Governor's Conference on Greenways and Trails
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: IMBA - October 6-8 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2008
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida
Contact: www.ibexshow.com - October 7-9 Watchable Wildlife Conference
Orange Beach, Alabama
Contact: www.watchablewildlife.org - October 10-19 56th Annual California RV Show
The Fairplex, Los Angeles County's Fair and Exposition Center
Pomona, California
Contact: www.carvshow.com - October 13-17 SOBA's 22nd Annual Conference
Norfolk, Virginia
Contact: Jennifer Wampler, 804-786-9420 - October 12-14 National Park Hospitality Association's Park Services Forum
Green Valley Ranch Resort
Henderson, Nevada
Contact: National Park Hospitality Association, 202-682-9530 - October 14-18 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association - October 26 Make A Difference Day
Contact: USA WEEKEND magazine - October 27-30 Marketing Outlook Forum
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Travel Industry Association - October 29-31 Sportfishing Summit
San Luis Resort
Galveston, Texas
Contact: American Sportfishing Association
SEPTEMBER 2008
- September 2-5 Pro Walk/ Pro Bike Conference 2008
Seattle, Washington
Contact: The National Center for Bicycling and Walking - September 5-7 7th Annual North Carolina Fall RV Show & Sale (Extravaganza)
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - September 6-10 NASBLA 48th Annual Conference
Clearwater, Florida
Contact: National Association of State Boating Law Administrators - September 8-14 Pennsylvania RV & Camping Show
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Contact: Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association www.largestRVshow.com - September 10-12 RV Park & Campground Investment Conference
McLean, Virginia
Contact: David Gorin and Associates and Affinity Group, Inc www.parkinvestmentconference.com - September 11-14 Preserving the Historic Road 1998-2008
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: www.historicroads.org - September 16-18 Opening Doors to Water Trails Conference
Fort Worden Conference Center
Port Townsend, Washington
Contact www.wwta.org/wtc, 206-545-9161 - September 19 National Park(ing)Day
Contact: The Trust for Public Land - September 24-25 Travel Leadership Summit
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Travel Industry Association - September 27 National Public Lands Day
Contact: National Environmental Education Foundation - September 29- October 3 World Camping Conference
Contact: Digital Rez International
AUGUST 2008
- August 9 National Marina Day
Contact: Woody Arenas, Association of Marina Industries, warenas@marinaassociation.org, 202-391-0343 - August 22-24 14th Annual Summer Boat & RV Super Sale
The Showplace
Richmond, Virginia
Contact: www.agievents.com, 804-425-6556 - August 23-26 Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO)
Bonita Springs, Florida
Contact: Travel Industry Association - August 25 National Park Founders Day
Contact: National Park Service
JULY 2008
- July 1-7 Clean Beaches Week
Contact: Clean Beaches Council - July 4-10 48th Annual Family Campers and RVers Campvention
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania
Contact: Family Campers and RVers, www.fcrvnat@buffnet.net - July 14-17 "Navigate to the North Star State": FMCA's 80th International Convention
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, 800-543-3622, www.fmca.com - July 16-18 ICAST 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: American Sportfishing Association - July 31-August 2 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Charleston, South Carolina
Contact: Southeastern Equestrian Trails
JUNE 2008
- June 1-8 National Boating and Fishing Week
Contact: Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation - June 7 National Trails Day
Contact: American Hiking Society - June 9-15 Great Outdoors Week
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 - June 11-14 40th Annual International Snowmobile Congress
Boise, Idaho
Contact: Sandra Mitchell, www.idahosnowbiz.com, 208-424-3870 - June 14 National Get Outdoors Day
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 - June 18-21 IMBA 2008 World Summit
Park City, Utah
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association - June 28 Great American Backyard Campout
Contact: National Wildlife Federation
MAY 2008
- May 4-7 National Summit on Environmental Stewardship "For People, Parks, and Public Lands"
Portland, Oregon
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association - May 10-18 National Tourism Week "Discover Great American Traditions"
Contact: Travel Industry Association - May 13-15 Planners' Rendezvous: Forging a Partnership Between Recreation and Wildlife Planners
Doubletree Hotel
Missoula, Montana
Contact: National Association of Recreation Resource Planners,Organization of Wildlife Planners and www.planners08.com - May 17-23 National Safe Boating Week
Contact: National Safe Boating Council - May 28-31 National Ski Areas Association Convention and Trade Show
San Francisco, California
Contact: National Ski Areas Association - May 31 Preview: National Get Outdoors Day
Haymarket, Virginia
Contact: www.getoutdoorsusa.org - May 31-June 4 International Pow Wow
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Travel Industry Association
APRIL 2008
- April 6-8 PFDMA Annual Conference
Charlotte, North Carolina
Contact: Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association, 312-946-6289 - April 19-27 National Park Week
Contact: National Park Service - April 22 Earth Day
- April 24-27 EarthVision: Actions for a Healthy Planet
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Regina, The Student Conservation Association, 603-543-1700 - April 25 Arbor Day
- April 25-27 Global Youth Service Day
Contact: Youth Service America - April 27-29 America Boating Congress
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Marina Manufacturers - April 29-May 1 ARVC 2008 National Issues Conference
Cherry Hill Campground, College Park, MD
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
MARCH 2008
- March 4-5 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference
San Diego, California
Contact: National Forest Recreation Association, 559-564-2038 - March 5-7 National Bike Summit
Contact: League of American Bicyclists - March 9-12 National Park Hospitality Association 2008 Annual Meeting
Washington, D.C.
Contact: www.parkpartners.org - March 12-14 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association, 800-626-NRPA
FEBRUARY 2008
- February 11-14 National Trails System Advocacy Week
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Celena Montorfano, 301-565-6704 ext 205 - February 24-28 Association of Partners for Public Lands Annual Convention and Trade Show: Going the Extra Mile: Embracing the Future
Denver, Colorado
Contact:appl@appl.org - February 25-28 FMCA's 79th International Convention
Pomona, California
Contact: Family Motor Coach Association, 800-543-3622 - February 29 Connect a Child to the Wild for Health: Health Professionals' Roundup Meeting
USFWS Building, Arlington, VA
Contact: Robin Bunch, Public Health Education, USFWS, Robin_Bunch@fws.gov, 703-358-2536
JANUARY 2008
- January 13-16 Partners Outdoors 2008
Snowbird, Utah
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530 - January 19-21 AMI International Marina and Boatyard Conference
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: Association of Marina Industries - January 21-23 2008 Resort & RV Campground Conference and Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Affinity - January 31-February 3 Outdoor Recreation Village 2008
Super Bowl XLII
Glendale, Arizona
Contact: American Recreation Coalition, 202-682-9530
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DECEMBER 2007
- December 3-5 Get Healthier Outdoors
Sacramento, California
Contact: California Roundtable on Recreation, Parks and Tourism - December 5-8 Confluence: Evolving to meet the demands of today's business climate
Silver Legacy Resort and Reno Events Center Convention Center
Reno, Nevada
Contact: America Outdoors 1-800-524-4814, 865-558-3595 or visit
www.americaoutdoors.org/confluence.htm
NOVEMBER 2007
- November 4-7 KOA Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: Kampgrounds of America, 406-248-7444 - November 4-7 Paddlesports Pro 2007: Increasing Participation, Improving Business
Marriott Bay Point Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida
Contact: Paddlesports Industry Association, (800)789-2202, ext.24 - November 6-8 Joint ARVC/KOA Outdoor Hospitality Expo
Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds - November 6-9 ARVC InSites Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
OCTOBER 2007
- October 10-12 International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2007
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Contact: Contact: www.ibexshow.com - October 10-12 2007 Sportfishing Summit
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, Sanibel, Florida
Contact: American Sportfishing Association - October 12-17 22nd Annual Conference: SOBA 2008 - Launching for Success, Building on Traditions
Norfolk, Virginia
Contact: States Organization for Boating Access - October 17-19 RV Resort Investor & Developer Conference
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area
Sponsored by Affinity Group, Inc. and David Gorin & Associates
Contact: (703)448-6863 - October 17-19 The Inaugural RV Park and Campground Investment Conference
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Virgina
Sponsored by: The Affinity Group, Inc., and David Gorin & Associates
Contact: (703)448-6863 www.ParkInvestmentConference.com
SEPTEMBER 2007
- September 7-11 11th National Scenic & Historic Trails Conference
Duluth, Minnesota
The Partnership for the National Trails System
Contact: The Partnership for the National Trails System - September 26 Recreation Research Forum
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Contact: Canadian Parks and Recreation Association - September 29 National Public Lands Day
Contact: National Environmental Education and Training Foundation
AUGUST 2007
- August 8-10 TrailLink2007
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Rails-to-Trails
- August 23-27 National Speleological Society Annual Meeting
Marengo, Indiana
Contact: National Speleological Society
JULY 2007
- July 11-13 The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: American Sportfishing Association
JUNE 2007
- June 2 National Trails Day
American Hiking Society
Contact: National Trails Day - June 6-10 International Snowmobile Congress
Bloomington, Michigan
Contact: Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association - June 11-16 Great Outdoors Week 2007
Washington, DC
dshea@funoutdoors.com - June 18-21 2007 International Heritage Development Conference
Detroit, Michigan
ccbailey@ntelos.net
MAY 2007
- May 6-10 27th Annual Conference
National Association of Recreation Resource Planners
Austin, Texas
Contact: NARRP - May 6-8 American Boating Congress
Washington, D.C.
Contact: National Marine Manufacturers Association - May 6-9 National Ski Areas Association Annual Meeting
La Quinta, California
Contact: NSAA - May 9-11 "Working Waterways and Waterfronts 2007: A Symposium on Water Access"
Norfolk, Virginia
Contact: Sport Fishing and Boating Council - May 13-20 National AmeriCorps Week
Contact: The Corporation for National and Community Service - May 20-23 "Explore! 2007 National Scenic Byways Conference"
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: America's Byways Resource Center - May 20-23 National Sporting Goods Association Annual Meeting
Bonita Springs, Florida
Contact: NSGA - May 21 Byways 2021 Symposium
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com
APRIL 2007
- April 14-18 2007 National Planning Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Plannning Association
Contact: American Planning Association - April 15-21 National Volunteer Week
- April 17-19 National Health and Livability Summit
- April 20-22 National and Global Youth Service Day
Contact: Global Youth Service Day 2007 - April 21-25 International Pow Wow
Seattle, Washington
Travel Industry Association of America
Contact: TIA - April 22 Earth Day
Contact: Earthday Network - April 22-29 National Park Week
Contact: Points of Light Foundation
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association
MARCH 2007
- March 1 Recreation Forum
American Mountaineering Center
Golden, Colorado
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com - March 4-6 Inaugural RV Resort and Campground Conference and Expo
South Point Hotal Casino and Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: cmcgrath@affinitygroup.com
Information: Good Sam Club - March 6-8 2007 Trailbuilders Conference
Atlantis Resort
Reno, Nevada
Contact: Professional Trailbuilders Association - March 9 Recreation Forum
East Cobb Multi-Purpose Center
Marietta, Georgia
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com - March 12 Recreation Forum
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles, California
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com - March 13-14 National Forest Recreation Association Annual Conference and Trade Show
Reno, Nevada
Contact: NFRA - March 15 Recreation Forum
Portland, Oregon
Location: TBD
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com - March 13-16 National Bike Summit 2007
Washington, DC
Contacts: League of American Bicyclists and Bikes Belong - March 13-17 2007 AAHPERD National Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - March 18-22 New Frontiers, Next Stages: APPL 2007 Annual Convention and Trade Show
Sacramento, California
Contact: Association of Partners for Public Lands - March 19-21 2007 Spring Meeting
Southeast Tourism Society
Biloxi, Mississippi
Contact: Southeast Tourism Society - March 20-24 North American Wildlife Conference
Portland, Oregon
Contact: Wildlife Management Institute - March 22 Recreation Forum
South Shore Cultural Center
Chicago, Illinois
Information: American Recreation Coalition
Contact: dshea@funoutdoors.com - March 25-28 National Trust Main Street Conference
Seattle, Washington
Contact: National Trust for Historic Preservation mary_delafe@nthp.org
- March 26 ARC Recreation Exchange
- March 28-31 National Service-Learning Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: Youth Service America
FEBRUARY 2007
- February 11-14 NASCC Corps Forum
Washington, DC
Contact: National Association of Student and Conservation Corps - February 14-16 National Legislative Forum on Parks and Recreation
Washington, DC
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association
JANUARY 2007
- January 6 Winter Trails Day
Contact: Winter Trails - January 7-10 Partners Outdoors 2007
Lake Arrowhead, California
American Recreation Coalition
Contact: ARC - January 8-10 National Ski Areas Association Western Conference
Vail Mountain, Colorado
Contact: NSAA
DECEMBER 2006
- December 5-7 Youth Service Institute: Building the Movement
New Orleans, Louisiana
Youth Service America
Contact: YSA
NOVEMBER 2006
- November 1-3 IBEX 2006: 16th Annual International Boat Builders Exhibition and Conference
- November 3-7 NTA Annual Convention
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: National Tour Association - November 4 National Parks America Tour
Fort Sumpter National Monument
Charleston, South Carolina
Contact: National Park Foundation - November 4 National Parks America Tour
Everglades National Park
Homestead, Florida
Contact: National Park Foundation - November 5-8 Paddlesports Pro 2006: Markets, Messages and Opportunities
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa
Destin, Florida
Professional Paddlesports Association
Contact: www.propaddle.com/paddlepro.htm - November 7-11 National Interpreters' Workshop
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contact: National Association for Interpretation - November 13-17 National Recreation Reservation System Fall Forum
Hilton Ocean Front Resort
Hilton Head, South Carolina - November 14 ARC Recreation Exchange
- November 18 National Family Volunteer Day
Contact: Points of Light Foundation - November 28-30 Annual Trade Show
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: RVIA - November 29-December 2 America Outdoors Confluence 2006: The International Marketing and Management Conference for Outfitters and Adventure Travel
Hilton Salt Lake City Center and the Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Contact: America Outdoors
Miami Beach, Florida
Contact: Ibex Show
OCTOBER 2006
- October 3-5 Watchable Wildlife Conference
Anchorage, Alaska
Contact: Watchable Wildlife, Inc. - October 4, 2006 National Walk to School Day
- October 7 Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Contact: International Mountain Bicycling Association - October 10-14 National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Seattle, Washington
Contact: National Recreation and Park Association - October 11-13 2006 Marketing Outlook Forum
Boca Raton Resort and Club
Boca Raton, Florida
Contact: Travel Industry Association - October 11-14 Outdoor Industry Rendezvous
- October 12-15 National Land Conservation Conference-Rally 2006
- October 14 National Parks America Tour
Pea Ridge National Military Park
Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Contact: National Park Foundation - October 17 ARC Recreation Exchange
- October 18 World Water Monitoring Day
- October 18-20 2006 Sportfishing Summit
- October 19-22 National Trails Symposium
Quad Cities, Illinois and Iowa
American Trails
Contact: www.AmericanTrails.org - October 21 National Parks America Tour
Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore
Porter, IN - Chicago area
Contact: National Park Foundation - October 26-30 Fort Lauderale International Boat Show
- October 26-28 "Parks, Recreation and Public Health: Collaborative Frameworks for Promoting Physical Activity"
Dallas, Texas
Contact: Cooper Institute - October 28 National Parks America Tour
Lake Meade National Recreation Area
Boulder City, Nevada
Contact: National Park Foundation - October 28 Make a Difference Day
- October 31- November 5 Annual Conference, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Contact: www.walktoschool.org
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Contact: Outdoor Industry Association
Nashville, TN
Contact: Land Trust Alliance
Contact: World Water Monitoring Day
San Diego California
Contact: American Sportfishing Association
Fort Lauderale, Florida
Contact: Show Management
Contact: www.usaweekend.com/diffday/
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact: National Trust for Historic Preservation
SEPTEMBER 2006
- September 5-8 ProWalk/Pro Bike: Making Connections
Madison, Wisconsin
Contact: National Center for Bicycling and Walking - September 6-8 2nd Federal State Summit on Travel and Tourism
Arlington, Virginia
Contact: Southeast Tourism Society - September 9 National Parks America Tour
San Antonio Missions NHP
San Antonio, Texas
Contact: National Park Foundation - September 10-14 Annual Meeting, American Fisheries Society
Lake Placid, New York
Contact: American Fisheries Society - September 11-17 38th Annual Pennsylvania RV and Camping Show
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Contact: Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association - September 12-13 Travel Leadership Summit 2006
Washington, DC
Contact: Travel Industry Association of America - September 14 Take Pride in America National Awards Ceremony
Contact: Take Pride In America - September 16 International Coastal Cleanup Day
Contact: www.coastalcleanup.org - September 19 ARC Board of Directors Meeting
- September 19 ARC Recreation Exchange
- September 21-23 RVIA Annual Meeting
Dana Point, California
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
Contact: www.rvia.org - September 22-27 NASBLA Annual Conference
Louisville, Kentucky
Contact: National Association of State Boating Law Administrators - September 23 National Parks America Tour
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Atlanta, Georgia
Contact: National Park Foundation - September 23 35th National Hunting and Fishing Day
- September 23 National Parks America Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, Colorado
Contact: National Park Foundation - September 23-27 Annual Meeting, The Wildlife Society
Anchorage, Alaska
Contact: The Wildlife Society - Septemeber 23-27 SOBA Conference "Charting Boat Access in Florida"
Tampa, Florida
States Organization for Boating Access
Contact: info@sobaus.org - September 26-29 2006 RV Dealers International Convention and Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association - September 30 National Parks America Tour
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Site
Baltimore, Maryland
Contact: National Park Foundation - September 30 National Public Lands Day
Contact: www.publiclandsday.org
Contact: www.nhfday.org
AUGUST 2006
- August 3-5 2006 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
Roanoke, Virginia
Contact: Southeastern Equestrian Trails - August 7-11 Annual Meeting, National Speleological Society
Bellingham, Washington
Contact: National Speleological Society - August 12 National Marina Day
Association of Marina Industries
Contact: Association of Marina Industries - August 13-16 National Rural ITS Conference: Last Best Place
Big Sky, Montana
Contact: Western Transportation Institute
