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PREFACE & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Federal Tourism Directory is a publication of Southeast Tourism Society, and is by necessity a work in progress. The Federal government’s tourism programs detailed in this directory are those that we have interacted with, and not a definitive listing. Nonetheless, we do hope that the directory will serve as an essential information resource. This directory was made possible by the contributions of our Federal tourism partners who have shared with us their program missions, responsibilities, and key contacts. We give special thanks to Co-Chairs of the Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus: Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV) and their staffs. Their unfailing enthusiasm for advancing a legislative agenda to enhance and communicate the positive impact of tourism on local communities is greatly appreciated, well beyond the boundaries of their individual districts and states. As the federal government’s priorities evolve, we expect that staff and missions of our Federal Tourism Partners may change and that new partnerships will develop. Recognizing the imperative for changes, the Federal Tourism Directory will be updated, as needed. Please submit requests for any additions, questions or edits to STS’s Public Affairs Advisor, Halle Czechowski at halleczech@mac.com. Updated versions of the online Federal Tourism Directory will be available at southeasttourism.org/advocacy/federal-tourism-directory/.
CONTENTS Preface & Acknowledgements............................................... 4 Introduction.......................................................................... 5 Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus................................. 6 Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.............................. 8 Department of Agriculture.................................................... 9 Forest Service Department of Commerce................................................... 10 National Travel and Tourism Office Department of Interior........................................................ 11 Bureau of Indian Affairs Indian Arts & Crafts Board National Park Service National Heritage Areas Program U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers............................................... 16 Recreation One-Stop | Recreation.gov................................. 17
INTRODUCTION While tourism has gained greater recognition as a key economic driver, there continues to be lack of understanding of how the broad array of Federal agencies are engaged with the tourism industry and how they can support sustainable tourism growth, community development, and jobs creation in states and local communities. The Federal Tourism Directory is a publication of Southeast Tourism Society (STS), an association with the mission to strengthen the economic vitality of the region by uniting all segments of the travel and tourism industry through the four pillars of education, advocacy, recognition, and networking. Established in 1983, STS is an engaged professional network across 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. STS and its membership are continually impressed by the energy and ideas that emanate from our discussions with Federal partners and our congressional champions - such as the members of the Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus. However, we also recognize that gaps of knowledge and collaboration exist, and must be bridged, for travel and tourism to reach its full potential as an economic generator for local, state, and national economies. This directory is one component of a robust effort, led by STS’s Advocacy Pillar Committee, to strengthen the voice of tourism on the issues that matter to our communities. The Federal Tourism Directory is a direct result of our long-standing partnerships and collaborations with ten (10) Federal agencies that have dedicated travel and tourism programs. This directory is designed to detail the range of the Federal government’s tourism programs, with the goal of educating policymakers and fostering collaboration. The directory is an informative tool providing an overview of each agency’s tourism programs and a listing of key staff contacts. To strengthen the Federal voice on tourism, our objective is that you would use this resource to enhance your knowledge of governmental policies and programs that promote the health and growth of travel and tourism, in order to support and grow small businesses, increase local jobs, and enhance economic vitality in your communities.
Monica Smith President & CEO Southeast Tourism Society
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CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM CAUCUS MISSION To formulate national policy that promotes domestic and international travel for leisure, business, student, and medical tourism. Leadership Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) | Co-Chair Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) | Co-Chair
MEMBERSHIP Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA) Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD) Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA) Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) Rep. Ed Case (D-HI) Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Rep. Mike Conaway (R-TX) Rep. Gerald Connolly (R-VA)
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Rep. Jim Cooper (D-TN) Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) Rep. Val Demmings (D-FL) Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) Rep. Bill Huizenga (D-MI)
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Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) Rep. William Keating (D-MA) Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-MA) Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (R-IL) Rep. Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) Rep. James Langevin (D-RI) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rogers, (R-WA) Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-DC) Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-MS) Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN)
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Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) Rep. Bill Posey (R-FL) Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) Rep. Dave Rouzer (R-NC) Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL) Rep. Gregorio Sablan (D-MP) Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) Rep. Robert Scott (D-VA) Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL) Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) Rep. Scott Tipton (R-CO) Rep. Juan Vargas (D-CA) Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL) Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) Rep. Don Young (R-AK) GRAND TOTAL – 100
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ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy. Created in 1966 as part of the National Historic Preservation Act (preservation50. org/about/nhpa-history/), the ACHP and its activities are part of a national preservation program which has developed many public and private partners and the National Register of Historic Places, helping power America’s heritage tourism industry. Fostering public appreciation for the economic, societal, and educational value of America’s heritage through a variety of means, including tourism, is critical to successful historic preservation in modern society. The ACHP engages in ongoing efforts to build a more inclusive preservation program, reaching out to diverse communities and groups and engaging them in dialogue about what parts of our national patrimony should be more fully recognized, preserved, and shared. The ACHP also has encouraged national travel and tourism policies that promote international marketing of America’s historic sites as tourism destinations. The ACHP developed Preserve America, a national initiative to encourage and support community efforts for the preservation and enjoyment of America’s cultural and natural heritage. In partnership with other federal agencies, the initiative has encouraged the use of historic assets for economic development and community revitalization, as well as enabling people to experience and appreciate local historic resources through heritage tourism and education programs. These goals have been advanced by an Executive Order directing federal agencies to support such efforts, a community designation program, and a recognition program for outstanding stewardship of historic resources by volunteers. Since the Preserve America program was created in 2003, over 900 designated Preserve America Communities have been designated in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two territories, as well as nearly 60 Preserve America Stewards. More detailed information, including community and steward organization profiles, is available at www.achp. gov/preserve-america. Many Preserve America Communities are featured in “Discover Our Shared Heritage” National Register on-line travel itineraries www.nps.gov/subjects/heritagetravel/preserve-america.htm. From 2006 through 2010, the National Park Service (in partnership with the ACHP) awarded more than $21 million in Preserve America matching grant funding to 281 projects in 49 states. These grants supported community efforts to develop sustainable resource management strategies for the continued preservation and use of historic resources, with a focus on heritage tourism. Though the Preserve America Grants remain authorized by Congress, no funding has been allocated for the grants in recent budgets. Further information, including descriptions of all funded projects, is available at www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/preserve-america-grants-fy2016_0.pdf. Website: www.achp.gov | www.preserveamerica.gov
KEY CONTACTS Druscilla Null
Director, Office of Preservation Initiatives E: dnull@achp.gov P: (202) 517-1487
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Judy Rodenstein
Office of Preservation Initiatives E: jrodenstein@achp.gov P: (202) 517-1488
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DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE FO R EST SE RVI CE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Forest Service’s vision is “Renewing Body and Spirit, Inspiring Passion for the Land.” The Forest Service works to provide outdoor recreation on treasured lands that brings health and vitality to individuals and communities, and showcases the country’s natural and cultural abundance. Outdoor recreation on the National Forests and Grasslands invokes feelings of connection to the natural world and inspires responsibility to care for its resources. The Forest Service’s travel and tourism program goals: •
Partnerships with the tourism industry are essential components of Forest Service mission delivery in sustainable use, community development and visitor management.
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Forest Service policy is to work with Interagency federal tourism partners, gateway communities, state tourism offices and the Departments of Commerce and Transportation (Scenic Byways and Federal Lands) to promote sustainable natural/cultural areas development and visitor use through agreements such as, Federal DOC Tourism Policy Council, National Geographic Society on Geotourism, PreserveAmerica, Western States Tourism Policy Council and Southeast Tourism Policy Council.
The agency is also a member of US Travel to assist coordination with industry-wide sustainable “best practices” initiatives. Website: www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/tourism
KEY CONTACTS Toby Bloom
Larry Chambers
National Tourism Program Manager: E: tobylbloom@fs.fed.us P: (240) 330-2260
Congressional Liaison in Recreation: E: lfchambers@fs.fed.us P: (202) 205-0580 C: (202) 658-9872
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM OFFIC E PROGRAM OVERVIEW The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Industry & Analysis Unit of the International Trade Administration, operates a comprehensive and highly successful program of policy development, research, industry outreach, and trade promotion to facilitate international travel to the United States and to increase U.S. travel and tourism exports and jobs. NTTO works across government to coordinate policies and programs to promote growth in the travel and tourism sector. NTTO is perhaps best known for managing a comprehensive statistical system that serves as the only official source for estimating the travel and tourism industry’s value to the global economy as well as to the economy of the United States. This includes monthly measures of the travel flows to and from the U.S. and characteristics of those travelers. Website: travel.trade.gov
KEY CONTACTS Jonathan Leeman
Brian Beall
Director, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, International Trade Administration E: Jonathan.Leeman@trade.gov P: (202) 482-0407
Deputy Director, Policy and Planning E: Brian.Beall@trade.gov P: (202) 482-5634
Philip Lovas
Senior Research Analyst/Program Manager E: Richard.Champley@trade.gov P: (202) 482-4753
Deputy Assistant Secretary E: Philip.Lovas@trade.gov P: (202) 482-4931
Isabel Hill Director E: Isabel.Hill@trade.gov P: (202) 482-5120
Richard Champley
Curt Cottle International Trade Specialist E: Curt.Cottle@trade.gov P: (202) 482-4601
Julie Heizer Deputy Director E: julie.heizer@trade.gov P: (202) 482-4904
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BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The mission of the Bureau of Indian Affairs is to enhance the quality of life, promote economic opportunity, and carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. Website: www.bia.gov
KEY CONTACTS Edward H. Hall III Transportation Specialist/Tourism Coordinator E: edward.hall@bia.gov P: (202) 513-7713 C: (202) 345-4003
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
THE INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS BOARD PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB) promotes the economic development of American Indians and Alaska Natives of federally recognized Tribes through the expansion of the Indian arts and crafts market. The IACB provides promotional opportunities, general business advice, and information on intellectual property right protections for Native American artists, craftspeople, businesses, museums, and cultural centers of federally recognized Tribes. Additionally, the IACB operates three regional museums, conducts a promotional museum exhibition program, and produces a “Source Directory of American Indian and Alaska Native Owned and Operated Arts and Crafts Businesses”. The IACB also oversees the implementation of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA), a federal truth-inmarketing law designed to prevent the marketing of art and craft products as “Indian” made when they are not, in fact, made by Indians as defined by the Act. Website: www.iacb.doi.gov
KEY CONTACTS Meridith Stanton Director Indian Arts and Crafts Board E: Meridith_Stanton@ios.doi.gov P: (202) 208-3773
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS TOURISM PROGRAM The National Park Service (NPS) manages the 419 units of the national park system and helps administer hundreds of affiliated sites, including National Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Historic Landmarks, and National Trails. NPS also administers the National Register of Historic Places and coordinates the administration of national heritage areas and World Heritage Sites. Whether through direct or cooperative management, the National Park Service has some degree of responsibility for thousands of sites of interest to tourists and travelers, from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The National Park Service also assists community groups and the public with historic preservation, recreation and improved access to public lands, natural resource conservation, and education and stewardship. A variety of community assistance programs empower local organizations to advance preservation and conservation work in rural and urban communities across the country. These programs serve as economic drivers, transforming underutilized places into community assets that ultimately enhance quality of life and boost local economies through tourism, recreation, and job creation. The NPS Tourism Program coordinates pro-active engagement with the travel and tourism sector to facilitate collaboration on relevant issues and to support responsible tourism that benefits parks and resources, visitors, communities, and the economy. The program provides NPS staff and partners with data, trends, news, and analysis regarding travel, tourism, and the agency itself in order support collaborative tourism management and planning throughout the agency and across communities. The NPS Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Division provides communities with cost effective, partnership-based support for achieving America’s conservation and outdoor recreation goals. Programs managed by the division provide technical assistance in conserving lands and waters and developing close-to-home outdoor recreation opportunities. Websites: nps.gov | nps.gov/tourismprogram | nps.gov/getinvolved/community-assistance.htm
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KEY CONTACTS Donald Leadbetter
Tourism Program Manager E: Donald_leadbetter@nps.gov P: (202) 354-6472
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS PROGRAM National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by law as places where natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape. NHAs are lived-in landscapes that tell important stories to celebrate our diverse heritage. NHAs are a community-driven approach to heritage conservation and economic development. Through public/private partnerships, NHAs support historic preservation, conservation, recreation, tourism, and education projects. Leveraging funds and support for projects, NHA partnerships foster pride of place. NHA coordinating organizations collaborate with communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. Some of the long-term benefits of NHA activities include: •
Education and Stewardship – NHAs connect communities to natural, historic, and cultural sites through educational activities, which promote awareness and foster interest in and stewardship of heritage resources.
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Sustainable economic development – NHAs leverage federal funds to create jobs, generate local revenue, restore historic sites, revitalize communities, build trails, and encourage heritage tourism
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Healthy environment and people – Many NHAs improve water and air quality through restoration projects, and encourage people to enjoy sites by providing recreational opportunities.
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Community Engagement and Improved Quality of Life –Through new or improved amenities, unique settings, and educational and volunteer opportunities, NHAs improve local quality of life. By engaging community members in heritage conservation activities, NHAs strengthen sense of place and community pride.
National Heritage Areas furthers the mission of the National Park Service (NPS) by fostering community stewardship of our nation’s important heritage sites. The NPS is a partner and advisor, leaving decision-making authority in the hands of local people and organizations. The NHA program, which currently includes 55 heritage areas, is administered by NPS coordinators in Washington DC, regional offices, and park partners. NHAs are not national park units. Fifty-five NHAs have been designated since 1984 through individual federal laws. NPS partners with, provides technical assistance, and distributes matching federal funds to NHA entities. NPS does not own the land or impose land use controls. Websites: www.nps.gov/subjects/heritageareas | www.nationalheritageareas.us
KEY CONTACTS Martha Raymond
National Coordinator for Heritage Areas E: Martha_Raymond@nps.gov P: (202) 354-2222
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Katie Durcan
Assistant Coordinator for National Heritage Areas E: Katie_Durcan@nps.gov P: (202) 354-2268
Elizabeth Vehmeyer
Assistant Coordinator for National Heritage Areas E: Elizabeth_Vehmeyer@nps.gov P: (202) 354-2215
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U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES: AMERICA’S WILDEST PLACES The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 and administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Wildlife Refuge System is a diverse network of lands and waters dedicated to conserving America’s rich fish and wildlife heritage. Opportunities for outdoor recreation draw millions of people each year to national wildlife refuges, boosting local economies. Many visitors take part in heritage sports such as hunting and fishing. Others enjoy hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing and nature photography. Together, these activities offer visitors a chance to unplug from the stresses of modern life and reconnect with nature, culture, and the great outdoors. Website: www.fws.gov/refuges
KEY CONTACTS Mike Carlo
Division of Visitor Services and Communications U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service E: Michael_Carlo@fws.gov P: (571) 289-1550
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Healthy, Accessible, Outdoor Recreation Opportunities for America As one of the leading federal providers of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its more than 400 lakes and river projects, 92,000 campsites and 7,800 miles of trails, provide diverse and dynamic recreational opportunities to people of all ages. Because many of these recreation sites are within 50 miles of major metropolitan areas they offer easy, affordable access to millions of people. It’s estimated that USACE hosts more than 250 million visitors annually to its lands and waters. Visitors can enjoy traditional activities like fishing, camping, hiking and boating as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. Regardless of one’s favorite outdoor activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people’s lives. A visit to a USACE project can help strengthen family ties and friendships, create unforgettable memories, and connect children to nature that will last a lifetime.
Caring for Our Lands and Waters
Equally important to recreation is caring for our nation’s land and water resources. USACE is stewards to some 12 million acres of public lands and waters. The cultural and ecological diversity of these resources is tremendous, and serves as home to many species that are threatened or endangered. To meet this challenge, USACE works with many public and private organizations as well as thousands of volunteers. The efforts help to preserve and protect these lands and waters for future generations.
Value to Communities
USACE recreation areas are important to local economies in communities across the nation. Over 14% of all freshwater fishing the U.S. takes place on USACE lakes and rivers. USACE collaborates with state and local partners to host numerous special events such as fishing tournaments, fishing rodeos, lake clean-ups, and National Public Lands Days events, as well as providing educational and water safety programs. Visitors to USACE sites spend an estimated $11 billion annual on trip-related expenses such as gas, food, lodging, and recreational equipment. This spending fuels about 189,000 full and part-time jobs in local communities. Website: www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/
KEY CONTACTS Jeff Krause Chief of Natural Resources Management E: jeff.krause@usace.mil P: (202) 761-1228
Heather Burke National Partnership Program Manager E: heather.d.burke@usace.army.mil P: (503) 808-4313
Scott Strotman Recreation Program Manager E. james.s.strotman@usace.army.mil P: (202) 761-0036
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RECREATION ONE-STOP R ECR EAT I O N .GOV PROGRAM OVERVIEW Recreation One-Stop (R1S) is an interagency partnership among federal agencies to provide reservation services, sharable data and recreation trip-planning information for federal lands and waters in the United States. Recreation.gov is Recreation One-Stop’s flagship service and is the online gateway to explore America’s outdoor and cultural destinations in your zip code and across the country. R1S provides tools and tips to discover new adventures through a one-stop shop for inspiration, trip planning, information sharing, and reservations. Visitors can find incredible places and experiences that help them bring home a story through Recreation.gov! Website: www.recreation.gov
KEY CONTACTS Rick DeLappe
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Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Decatur, Alabama
Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau Columbus, Georgia
Visit Bentonville Bentonville, Arkansas
Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau Lake Charles, Louisiana
Visit the Heart of North Carolina Asheboro, North Carolina
Alabama Travel Partnership Montgomery, Alabama
Visit LEX Lexington, Kentucky
Greater Gadsden Area Tourism Gadsden, Alabama
Visit Shelby KY Shelby County, Kentucky
Visit Rogers Rogers, Arkansas
Louisiana Travel Association Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Discover DeKalb DeKalb County, Tucker, Georgia
Mississippi Tourism Association Ridgeland, Mississippi
South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions South Carolina
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