Lee Canyon adds nearly 100 new jobs, echoing Nevada’s outdoor recreation boom
Economic diversification has been a stronger focus since the pandemic exposed the flaws of Nevada’s reliance on gaming and tourism. The state has since taken steps to bolster emergent industries like manufacturing, energy, and logistics, while policymakers have their sights set on courting film studios through agreeable tax incentives.
Honoring Avi Kwa Ame
Avi Kwa Ame was designated as a National Monument in 2023, and the people of Nevada couldn’t have been more thrilled.
Looking to Expand your Business?
As things cool down (figuratively and literally), the NVOBC will be bringing you business resources, policy updates, and connectivity with other outdoor business owners and enthusiasts.
Las Vegas Struggles With Reduced Canadian Visitors In 2025
Las Vegas, famous for its vibrant world of entertainment, busy resorts, and quality restaurants, is experiencing its finances dip because of an unprecedented downturn in overseas travel.
Canadian Tourist Slump Hits Las Vegas Small Business Income
Small companies in Las Vegas are facing financial challenges due to declining international tourism, particularly from Canadian visitors.
Small Las Vegas businesses hit by decline in international tourists
Small businesses across Las Vegas and Nevada are feeling the impact from an overall drop in tourism and international tourism—particularly from Canadian visitors.
Proposed public land sale includes beloved Lake Tahoe sites
Over 250 million acres of public lands could be eligible for sale if the President’s budget reconciliation package, something he has called the “big, beautiful bill,” is passed.
What’s Happening to Our Outdoors?
There’s a lot happening with our public lands, and we want you to be involved! Hang out with the NVOBC and CLF teams and share your stories!
Outdoor tourism businesses could take a financial hit as international travelers avoid Nevada
Declining business on the Strip has made its way into Nevada’s outdoor recreation industry. Tourism leaders said the resort industry is in a modest business slowdown.
ICYMI: Cortez Masto Raises the Alarm about the Risks Trump’s Policies Pose to the Outdoor Recreation Industry
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined business owners, former National Park Service employees, and community leaders in Reno and Las Vegas this week to raise the alarm about the potentially devastating impacts of President Trump’s policies on Nevada’s outdoor recreation industry.
Nevada businesses hit by tourism drop from tariffs
Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto said it is currently crunch time for the National Park Service, small businesses, and the travel industry in Nevada.
Saving Nevada’s public lands isn’t a partisan issue. Here’s how you can help.
When the first Trump administration shrank Bears Ears National Monument in 2017, we joined a coalition of Indigenous and conservation groups suing the administration to block reduction of the monument’s boundaries.
What is your public lands story?
The NVOBC and the Conservation Lands Foundation are partnering together to share stories from the Outdoor Business community with our Representatives.
How cuts to the National Park Service, Interior will affect public lands in Nevada
The casinos and resorts of Las Vegas remain Nevada’s economic engine, but one area that’s growing faster than gaming is outdoor recreation.
Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks Joins 247 Organizations Opposing Republican U.S. Senate and House Bills Which Would Effectively Repeal the Antiquities Act of 1906
Last week, the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks signed on to a letter joining 247 organizations opposing bills which would effectively repeal the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Nevada U.S. Senators Urge Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Not to Roll Back Designations of National Monuments as He Surveys Natural Resources, Including Oil and Gas
On Saturday, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Nevada’s Congressional Democratic Delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum urging him not to roll back designations of national monuments.
Americans of all political stripes must speak up to protect public lands
National monuments, including Nevada’s own Gold Butte and Avi Kwa Ame, are under attack, again.
Nevada lawmakers slam Trump admin’s review of national monuments
As Donald Trump’s Cabinet pick who governs federal lands and waters begins his review of national monument designations across the country, Nevada’s congressional delegation has a message.
Amodei’s bill to gut Antiquities Act proves he’s not interested in representing our best interests
I was dumbfounded and deeply disappointed when I learned that Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei introduced legislation aimed at gutting the historic 1906 Antiquities Act.
Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition Condemns Rep. Amodei’s Attack on Public Lands
Representatives Mark Amodei (NV-02) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) have introduced the “Ending Presidential Overreach on Public Lands Act,” which aims to dismantle the Antiquities Act of 1906.
Oil exploration in this part of Nevada soon to be ruled out for 20 years
As President Joe Biden nears the end of his time in office, his administration is proposing lasting protections for a mountain range commonly referred to as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada.”
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NVOBC Founding Member Jessica Thompson of Yogo was featured in the The Nevada Independent! Thank you, Jessica, for highlighting the importance of Nevada's wild spaces, and for advocating for their protection.
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📸: A hiker on the Tahoe Rim Trail at its intersection with the Capital to Tahoe Trail on June 17, 2024. (Amy Alonzo/The Nevada Independent)
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OPINION: Selling off Nevada’s public lands threatens billions in jobs and growth. Read more at The Nevada Independent.
THIS WEDNESDAY!
JUNE 25TH 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
Join us for our first virtual NVOBC Member event! We will discuss the state of the outdoors and hear from NVOBC Members about the state of the Outdoor Industry in Nevada.
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Looking forward to this great discussion!
Thank you to our sponsor @NatlAutoMuseum, @NVEnergy, @NevadaOBC. If you want to sponsor this or future events, contact Megan Riley at mriley@thenvindy.com.
2 years ago, @POTUS signed the biggest climate investment in history - and it's working! It's boosting outdoor recreation, creating good jobs, improving public health, & cutting climate pollution! Let's continue to build on these achievements! #ClimateWinsHere #OutdoorRecreation
Lee Canyon opens downhill mountain bike park for summer, fall seasons https://news3lv.com/features/arc-las-vegas/lee-canyon-opens-downhill-mountain-bike-park-for-summer-fall-seasons
Starting this Friday, May 24th Lee Canyon will be transitioning to our summer hours... Open 7 days a week from 10a to 6p!
