Heart of Vilas Trail System: Fueling Five Connected Communities
A 2025 report by five communities in Northern Wisconsin analyzing the economic activity of visitors to a 52-mile paved bike system, the Heart of the Vilas Trail, in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2025
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Rural Communities
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Hiking/Running
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2019 Congressional Research Service
Congressional Research Service - Outdoor Rec Economy
A report on the outdoor recreation industry and economic impact from the Congressional Research Service in 2019.
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Peninsula State Park: The Economic Impact of New Mountain Bike Trails
A 2025 report by Destination Door County and Friends of Peninsula State Park analyzing the preliminary findings of visitor participation and spending at the new mountain bike trails at the Park in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
2026 Outdoor Industry Association
Outdoor Participation Report (2026)
A summary and key insights from the Outdoor Industry Association's 2026 participation trends report. The report summarizes the outdoor industry participant base, including the growth and decline in outdoor activities.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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