Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account - Wisconsin Summary
A 2022 snapshot of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry in Wisconsin, including contributions from top activities, total employment and additional insights.
Organization
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Publication Date
2022
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2019 Outdoor Foundation
Special Report on Paddlesports & Safety
A special report analyzing participation trends in the paddlesports industry with a look at safety.
2024 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Dodge County: Visitor Spending at Outdoor Spaces Supports Local Businesses
A 2024 report by Dodge County and the Horicon Marsh Visitor and Education Center analyzing the visitor spending at outdoor spaces in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
2020 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Improving Access to and Use of Trails for Youth from Under-Resourced Communities
Research identifying evidence-based trail studies that promote and/or increase trial use among youth from under-resourced communities.
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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