The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)<a href="https://www.bea.gov/sites/default/files/2023-11/orsa1123.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;released economic data</a> from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account for the year 2022, showing the most significant economic impact in the history of the Account and outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy. These new figures reveal that outdoor recreation generates&nbsp;$1.1 trillion in economic output (2.2% of GDP), 4.98 million jobs and comprises 3.2% of U.S. employees.

<a href="https://recreationroundtable.org/news/new-government-data-report-showcases-outdoor-recreation-economys-growth-clout/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LINK</strong></a> (via Outdoor Recreation Roundtable)

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released economic data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account for the year 2022, showing the most ...{ai:summary}<p>Outdoor recreation in the U.S. continues to thrive, with the Bureau of Economic Analysis reporting a record-breaking $1.1 trillion in economic output and 4.98 million jobs in 2022. This industry plays a vital role in the country's economy, contributing 2.2% to GDP and employing 3.2% of U.S. workers. #economy</p>

Outdoor recreation contributes over $1 Trillion to the U.S. economy

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