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)
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