Outdoor Recreation Contributed $459.8 Billion to GDP Last Year
A new Bureau of Economic Analysis report found that the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.1% of GDP in 2019 and also represented $788 billion in consumer spending. The total contribution was a 1.3% increase over 2018. Top actvities included boating and fishing, accounting for $23.6 billion; RVing, ... Log in to view full article.