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The Outdoor Recreation Economy by State

November 2021

The outdoor recreation economy is large, growing faster than the overall economy, and consists of jobs in many industries. Explore data by state.

Housing in recreation-dependent counties is less affordable

May 2020

Mountain home being constructed in Autumn

Recreation dependence, population growth from new residents, and income inequality are strongly associated with less affordable housing in non-metro counties.

The health and fiscal vulnerability of rural recreation counties

April 2020

Hikers visit Arches National Park in Utah.

Where rural recreation counties rely on public funding for health care, fiscal solutions should diversify the ways local governments can save and spend.

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