USFS COVID Recreation Guidance
The US Forest Service has published guidance for use of forest service land and recreation operations during COVID-19 times. The guidance suggests permit holders [...]
Calling All Outfitters and Guides Operating on Forest Service Land!
Do you guide and work on US Forest Service trails? Have you felt the impact of the USFS trail maintenance backlog while out with [...]
New COA Website
What you can find on the website: What COA does, who is currently involved in the work of COA, examples of current initiatives, and [...]
Senate Committee Hearing on the SOAR Act
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a legislative hearing on the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act (SOAR Act), S. 1665; the [...]
House Subcommittee Hearing on the SOAR Act
On Sept. 19, 2019, the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation (SOAR Act), H.R. 3879, and the Recreation Not Red Tape Act, H.R. 3458, were [...]
Brief History of the SOAR Act
By Paul Sanford, The Wilderness Society The Coalition for Outdoor Access' highest policy priority is passage of the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act, [...]
History of the Coalition For Outdoor Access
Difficulties in obtaining outfitter-guide permits on National Forests have restricted many outdoor organizations from taking people outside. As as result, fewer people are able [...]