Outdoor Recreation Economy Booms, Supporting Jobs and Growth

The U.S. outdoor recreation economy reached $1.3 trillion in 2022, supporting 5.2 million jobs and growing by 84% since 2012. In Colorado, this sector contributed $18.1 billion to the economy and created 137,762 jobs, with winter sports leading the way. The industry is gaining political influence, advocating for the EXPLORE Act to enhance public land access and rural spending. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97777e834a8cc6a2