Economic Benefits
Spending at Local, Regional, State, and National Parks Created more than $200 Billion in Annual Economic Activity in 2013 in the United States
Article Title: The Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation
Author: Darice Britt
The Presence of Natural Areas Increases Nearby Property Values
Article Title: The Impact of Parks on Property Values: A Review of the Empirical Evidence
Author: John L. Crompton
Article Title: The Economic Impact of Local Parks
Author: National Recreation and Park Association
Article Title: The Economic Benefits of Open Space, Recreation Facilities and Walkable Community Design
Author: Active Living Research
Outdoor Recreationists Made More than 938 Million Visits to Federal Lands in 2012, Spending $51 Billion and Supporting 880,000 Jobs
Article Title: Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation: Jobs and Income
Author: America's Great Outdoors
For Outdoor Recreation Settings Managed by the Forest Service, Visitor Spending for Overnight Trips Ranged from $120 for Visitors Using Primitive Settings to Over $800 for Visitors Using Developed Ski Areas
Article Title: Federal Outdoor Recreation Trends: Effects on Economic Opportunities
Authors: Eric M. White, J.M. Bowker, Ashley E. Askew, Linda L. Langner, J. Ross Arnold, & Donald B.K. English
Within Utah Alone, Outdoor Recreation Participation Generates $120 Billion Dollars in Consumer Spending and Over $856 Million Dollars in State and Local Tax Revenue
Article Title: The Outdoor Recreation Economy
Author: Outdoor Industry Association