The Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Association (PORA) is a member-driven alliance that unites and strengthens the state's diverse outdoor recreation community.
We champion the growth and sustainability of Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry through:
Workforce development and connecting job seekers with employers
Fostering a business friendly environment for outdoor recreation businesses across Pennsylvania
Legislative advocacy with a unified voice for the outdoor recreation industry
Sharing risk management and educational resources
Inspiring use of outdoor recreation across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry generates $20.4 billion of economic productivity in the state. PORA serves as the unified advocate for experience providers - from ski resorts to whitewater rafting, adventure parks, caves and more, fostering growth, sustainability, and collaboration across the industry.
While Pennsylvania's abundant outdoor resources attract visitors year-round, the businesses that activate those resources face shared challenges: workforce retention, operational costs, regulatory environments, and customer access. PORA unites outdoor recreation providers across the state to address these industry-wide issues collectively, amplifying the voice of individual businesses and creating opportunities for collaboration that strengthen the entire sector.
