Economic Impact of Wisconsin's Outdoor Economy
The Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) in partnership with the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater analyzed and quantified the economic impact of the Ice Age Trail.
Organization
Ice Age Trail Alliance
Publication Date
2020
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Activity
Hiking/Running
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