EXPLORE Act

Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act or EXPLORE Act

This bill sets forth policies for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture related to recreation on certain public lands.

Issues addressed include

• itemized budget information for outdoor recreation across departments; 
• long-distance bike trails; 
• recreational climbing activities; 
• target shooting ranges; 
• overnight campsites in Arkansas; 
• filming and still photography; 
• motorized and nonmotorized access; 
• invasive species; 
• gateway communities; 
• real-time information for the public on visitor levels; 
• broadband and cellular service;
• public-private partnerships; 
• access for persons with disabilities to trails and recreation opportunities; 
• recreational and job opportunities for military members and veterans; 
• youth access to recreational lands; 
• issuance of special recreation permits;
• a digital version of the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass;
• extension of seasonal recreation opportunities; and 
• volunteers on public recreational lands.