(Happy Valley Industry) In November, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that outdoor recreation contributed $13.64 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy, accounting for 152,000 jobs, and 1.6% of the Commonwealth’s gross domestic product.
It reported that Pennsylvania has the sixth-largest outdoor recreation economy in the nation — one that’s supported by a combination of exceptional recreational assets; generally diversified economy; and strong retail, manufacturing and tourism sectors.
“Outdoor recreation continues to be a thriving and significant industry within the Commonwealth and this data helps us better understand what we are doing well, while also providing guidance on where we can grow this industry for its own sake and to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians,” Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner said. “Unlike economic development through other industries, development through outdoor recreation also stimulates physical health, mental well-being, social cohesion and environmental sustainability.”
It reported that Pennsylvania has the sixth-largest outdoor recreation economy in the nation — one that’s supported by a combination of exceptional recreational assets; generally diversified economy; and strong retail, manufacturing and tourism sectors.
“Outdoor recreation continues to be a thriving and significant industry within the Commonwealth and this data helps us better understand what we are doing well, while also providing guidance on where we can grow this industry for its own sake and to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians,” Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation Nathan Reigner said. “Unlike economic development through other industries, development through outdoor recreation also stimulates physical health, mental well-being, social cohesion and environmental sustainability.”
