Keeping it classy!

Entering Washington, DC is like entering a different world. And after camping in NYC's Central Park, I felt a little out of touch with the world of business suits and titles. So here I am in the capital with Outdoor Nation, readying myself for two days full of politicians, speeches, and, of course, lots of food!

Other than just being generally classy, Outdoor Nation brought us to DC to help lobby and raise awareness about the power of the outdoors, not just for health, but for jobs. The Outdoor Industry Association just released a report showing that outdoor recreation is an economic sector generating 646 billion dollars of spending and providing 6.1 million jobs - a ton! My and other ambassadors assignment is to convince congress that it isn't owls vs jobs - jobs vs jobs. Funding for parks, outdoor programs and the environment supports an important economic sector and generates jobs. I hope that I can make the point!