Congressional Research Service - Outdoor Rec Economy
A report on the outdoor recreation industry and economic impact from the Congressional Research Service in 2019.
Organization
Congressional Research Service
Publication Date
2019
Location
Wisconsin
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Workforce
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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