Join us for the first Ohio Outdoor Recreation Economy Conference! (OOREC)
JULY 22-24th LEARN MORE & REGISTER
EXPLORE DAY
Thursday, July 24th
Explore Day
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Cap off your OOREC experience with Explore Day—a chance to get out on the ground and experience firsthand the landscapes, communities, and innovation shaping Ohio’s outdoor recreation economy.
From guided hikes and farm tours to self-guided opportunities and shopping, Explore Day offers a variety of immersive experiences across Southeast Ohio. Some activities require registration; others are self-guided—choose your own adventure!
Whether you're a policymaker, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or outdoor enthusiast, Explore Day is designed to inspire, connect, and deepen your understanding of what’s possible when we invest in outdoor recreation as a driver of economic vitality and community well-being.
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Partners & Sponsors
Supported by Appalachian Regional Commission POWER funding, ORCA is incredibly thankful for all our partners and sponsors who help make OOREC possible.
Special thanks as well to ORCA's Advisory Committee, who have been instrumental in the planning of OOREC. The committee is composed of representatives from 18 counties including: Adams, Athens, Brown, Clermont, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington.
