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.
Organization
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publication Date
2017
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
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)
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