WinMan Trails: A Year-Round Destination Trail System Contributing to the Local Economy
A 2024 report by WinMan Trail analyzing the economic activity of visitors to their trail system in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2024
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Rural Communities
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Hiking/Running
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2021 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account
Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account - Wisconsin Summary (2021)
A 2021 snapshot of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry in Wisconsin, inculding contributions from top activities, total employment and additional insights.
2022 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Wisconsin Outdoor Industry's 2022 Economic Impact
A 2022 economic impact infographic in Wisconsin's Outdoor Industry. Data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis found that the outdoor industry contributed $9.8 billion to the state's GDP.
2023 Kampgrounds of America, Research
North American Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report (2023)
A 2023 report from KOA, which analyzes trends, demographics and economic impacts in the outdoor hospitality industry, highlighting the camping industry.
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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