Wisconsin Tomorrow Report
A report reflecting on the impacts of COVID-19 to Wisconsin’s economy and outlining the five elements to economic well-being along with strategies for economic recovery.
Organization
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Publication Date
2021
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Health
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)
Related Resources
2023 American Sportfishing Association
Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing in Wiscosnin
The American Sportfishing Association reported 2,087,000 anglers spent $1.2 billion while fishing in Wisconsin in 2021.
2013 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Economic Impacts of the Wisconsin State Park System: Connections to Gateway Communities
The properties managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Parks and Recreation serve as important drivers of local economic vitality within gateway communities across the state.
2017 U.S. Department of Agriculture
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.
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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