Outdoors

The ABA is a non-profit organization that provides leadership to birders by increasing their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding. They are the only organization in North America that specifically caters to recreational birders. They contribute to bird and bird habitat conservation through their varied programs.
(Birding)

Founded in 1910, the American Camp Association (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who have joined together to share their knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. In their role as camp professionals, they advocate quality, developmental experiences for children, youth, and families.
(Camping)

Established in 1870, the mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.
(Fishing)

As the national voice for America’s hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience. The Society's vision is that hiking, foot trails, and their surrounding natural areas inspire Americans to get outdoors, volunteer, and protect trails. As the national voice for hikers, American Hiking Society strives to promote hiking, build a nationwide constituency of hikers and trail stewards, and advocate for hikers in the nation’s capital.
(Hiking)

Founded in 1883, the American Ornithologists' Union is dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of birds, to enriching ornithology as a profession, and to promoting a rigorous scientific basis for the conservation of birds. Although it is primarily an organization for ornithologists, it does include in its ranks many students, conservationists, birders, and others who appreciate birds and enjoy birding.
(Birding)

The ASCA is a non-profit organization of dedicated climbers, whose mission is to replace deteriorating anchors on classic climbs in the United States and educate climbers and the public about climbing safety.
(Climbing)

Founded in 1933, to represent the interests of fishing tackle manufacturers, the ASA has evolved to champion the entire sportfishing community. Through advocacy, outreach and special programs and events, ASA, and its conservation and habitat restoration arm, the FishAmerica Foundation, safeguards and promotes the economic and conservation values of sportfishing, keeping the nation’s fisheries and waterways healthy and accessible to America’s most popular outdoor activity.
(Fishing)

The Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO) is a society of professional and amateur ornithologists dedicated to the scientific study and dissemination of information about birds in their natural habitats. Founded in 1922 as the New England Bird Banding Association, this origin promoted an emphasis on bird banding and field techniques. Today, the AFO publishes the Journal of Field Ornithology and serves as a bridge between the professional and the amateur ornithologist.
(Birding)

B.A.S.S., was founded in 1968 by Ray Scott of Montgomery, Alabama, with three simple objectives: to create a credible and honorable bass fishing tournament trail, to improve our environment by uniting and amplifying the voices of anglers, and to secure a future for our youth.
(Fishing)

A good quality spotting scope can enhance many bird watching situations, and most serious bird watchers have either purchased, or considered purchasing, a birding scope. This birding scope guide offers tips and suggestions about choosing a bird watching scope and using a scope to watch birds in their natural settings.
(Birding)

Canoes and kayaks are small, paddle-propelled boats that are often used for fishing and recreational purposes. This canoe and kayak dealer directory includes canoe and kayak dealers that are located throughout the United States. Each canoe and kayak vendor listing features a website link and contact information.
(Paddling)

Diving is the activity or sport of swimming or exploring under water. This website presents names and contact information for scuba diving instructors and diving instruction services in the USA, grouped by State.
(Scuba Diving)

Fishing is the act of trying to catch fish, either for food or as a sport. This fishing directory lists fishing product and service providers that are located throughout the USA. Each fishing solutions provider listing includes a website link and contact information.
(Fishing)

The Great Lakes Fishery Commission was established in 1955. They primarily do fish management and sea lamprey control.
(Fishing)

Hunting is the activity of pursuing wild animals or game for food, sport, or trade. This hunting directory lists hunting product and service providers that are located throughout the USA. Each hunting solutions provider listing includes a website link and contact info.
(Hunting)

The International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) was created in 1984 by a group of bowhunters who shared the desire to ensure that bowhunting and the ideals of wildlife conservation will survive, expand, and flourish to be shared, enjoyed and passed on to future generations. Soon after its founding, the IBO launched the Triple Crown of Bowhunting, consisting of three national tournaments hosted in separate states.
(Hunting)

Founded in 1932, the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) brings together millions of men, women and children who are joined by their passion for mountains. The International Olympic Committee recognizes the UIAA as the international federation for mountaineering.
(Climbing)

For over 50 years, KOA has facilitated family camping experiences. Today, there are more than 400 KOA campgrounds located throughout North America.
(Camping)

NAUI Worldwide has been teaching people to dive safely since 1959. This respected, non-profit dive training and certifying organization offers a full range of training programs from Skin Diver through Instructor Course Director, as well as specialty courses like Nitrox and Technical Diving.
(Scuba Diving)

With over 10,000 members and 250 grottos, the National Speleological Society is dedicated to studying, exploring, and conserving cave and karst resources; protecting access to caves; encouraging responsible management of caves and their unique environments; and promoting responsible caving.
(Spelunking)

Founded in 1966, PADI is a leading scuba diving training organization. With more than forty years experience and thousands of dive shops and resorts worldwide, PADI training materials and services let divers experience scuba diving from nearly anywhere.
(Scuba Diving)

In 1977, several paddlesports businesspeople founded the National Association of Canoe Liveries and Outfitters Inc. (NACLO). In November 1995 members changed the organization's name to the Professional Paddlesports Association to better represent the comprehensive paddlesports industry. Today, this association strives to increase people's safe and enjoyable participation in paddlesports through the information it provides about safety, paddling locations, and paddling basics.
(Paddling)

ReserveAmerica provides North American campsite reservations for the general public as well as campground management tools for government and private campground operators.
(Camping)

Scuba diving is the pastime or sport of swimming underwater using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, or scuba gear. This scuba diving directory lists scuba diving product and service providers that are located throughout the United States. Each scuba diving solutions provider listing includes a website link and contact information.
(Scuba Diving)

The outdoor enthusiast team at Trails.com brings together diverse backgrounds in web development, project management, outdoor retail, digital content, and information technology. Their team has traveled and explored the outdoors all over North America, including their native New England, Canada, the Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest. Their employees often participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, mountaineering, and trail running.