Americans Spend More On Outdoor Rec Than Pharma, Study Says

Our colleagues at StateImpact Idaho have a story today that is well-worth a read in the Granite State.


Americans spent far more on outdoor recreation last year than they did on pharmaceuticals. That’s one finding of a report released this weekend that highlights the economic impact of outdoor recreation nationally and in the West. U.S. spending on outdoor recreation exceeded $645 billion last year, the report says.

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