For many of us, riding bikes is our world. But we still recreate in other ways. Be it backpacking, thru-hiking, trail running, rafting, skiing, hunting, fishing, or car camping, there are many facets to Outdoor Recreation. Kyle at Mountain Gazette, one of our favorite print publications released the latest Outdoor Rec data and it’s fascinating.

“Every year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) puts out a report on the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (OREC), diving into the economic impact of the industry. This year’s headline is: $1.3 trillion in gross output, $696.7 billion in value added, 2.4% of GDP, 5.2 million jobs. Those are the numbers you’ll see in all the press releases and advocacy materials for the next 12 months. They’re real numbers, but they deserve a bit more context.”

Read more at Here and There.