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Outdoor recreation contributed over $1 trillion to U.S. economic output last year
Nov 20, 2023
Newly released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis also found the industry made outsized contributions to the economies of states like Wyoming, Alaska, Florida and Vermont.
How an urban hiker in Kansas City turned her side hustle full-time
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Sarah Leeson
Oct 9, 2023
"After having my urban hikes for about a year, I realized that if I wanted my business to grow, that I would need to focus full time on it, and that was a scary leap," said Lisa Peña, owner of Urban Hikes Kansas City.
Cyclists and hikers bring life back to an old gold mining town in Wyoming
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Caitlin Tan
Sep 18, 2023
A growing number of adventurers are traveling the Continental Divide each summer, bringing a much-needed boost to one community.
Over the holidays, retailers faced inventory woes and harsh winter weather
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Sean McHenry
Jan 5, 2023
Three retailers from across the country share how they did over the holiday shopping season.
This Colorado brewery subsidized housing to attract workers
Dec 26, 2022
In Ouray, Colorado, high-priced housing is a labor force issue.
For hiking outfitter, this holiday season feels like a path untrodden
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Sean McHenry
Dec 7, 2022
From dealing with surplus inventory to accommodating changing consumer habits, this Georgia retailer is trying to suss out the future.
British walkers demand wider right to roam
Sep 28, 2022
A United Kingdom group is calling for greater access to the countryside and is organizing mass trespasses to get it.
For public good, not for profit.
Wyoming hopes recreational trail improvements will spur tourism
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Caitlin Tan
Sep 20, 2022
Updating old cattle trails, logging roads and wildlife migration trails could provide a crucial boost to local economies, some say.
Why did the outdoor economy suffer in 2020 when more of us were outside?
Nov 11, 2021
Lockdowns, public lands closures, supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions took a toll. But many outdoor retailers still had a great year.
When Mt. Everest's base camp is enough
Jun 16, 2017
Climbing Mt. Everest may seem like something you’d never do — and you probably won’t. But what about getting to Everest base camp? That seems more accessible, and just as exciting and Instagram-worthy. All you have to do is hike along narrow paths and up steep inclines, withstand freezing temperatures and acclimate to high altitudes […]