Outdoor recreation

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.

A growing number of adventurers are traveling the Continental Divide each summer, bringing a much-needed boost to one community.

Many cities along the Mississippi are redeveloping their riverfronts. But these projects are often threatened by flooding.

As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.

From dealing with surplus inventory to accommodating changing consumer habits, this Georgia retailer is trying to suss out the future.

Updating old cattle trails, logging roads and wildlife migration trails could provide a crucial boost to local economies, some say.

Many volunteer rescue groups had an increase in calls last year.

Lockdowns, public lands closures, supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions took a toll. But many outdoor retailers still had a great year.

Bikes and parts could cost 15% to 25% more — if there's even inventory to sell, that is.

Businesses that sell outdoor gear, from bikes to kayaks, have been doing well in the pandemic, but other parts of the outdoor recreation economy have struggled.