The Economic Impacts of Active Silent Sports Enthusiasts
The University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension Department of Urban and Regional Planning found that on average, the active silent sports enthusiasts reported spending about $468 per trip with about $260 locally within Ashland, Bayfield and Sawyer counties.
Organization
University of Madison - Madison Extension
Publication Date
2014
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Camping
Hiking/Running
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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