Nine Mile County Forest: The Economic and Visitor Impact for Marathon County
A 2024 report by Marathon County, the Village of Rib Mountain, and Visit Wausau analyzing the economic activity of visitors to Nine Mile County Forest in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2024
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Health
Participation
Rural Communities
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Camping
Equestrian
Hiking/Running
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Spending Patterns of Outdoor Recreation Visitors to National Forests
A 2017 report from the USDA examining the economic linkages between national forests and surrounding areas and visitor spending.
2022
Contemporary Issues, Opportunities and Resources for the U.S. Outdoor Recreation Profession
This report, based on a study utilizing focus groups of members of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals, is an inventory of current issues, opportunities and resource needs for outdoor recreation professionals, which can inform future advocacy and planning by professional organizations.
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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