15 | Just the Beginning And $646 Billion is Just the Beginning 1 Direct impact is measured as the jobs, labor income and value added within outdoor recreation. 2 The ripple effect (also referred to as a multiplier) is a common economic tool that considers the process of bringing final product to market to determine final total economic contribution. See technical report for the ripple effect impacts of outdoor recreation. The Outdoor Recreation Economy report takes a conservative approach in tracking direct annual spending by Americans in pursuit of outdoor recreation across 10 activity categories (Bicycling, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Motorcycling, Off Roading, Snow Sports, Trail Sports, Water Sports and Wildlife Viewing). It is not inclusive of every activity that could be recognized as outdoor recreation. Vehicles used for commercial purposes or commuting are not included, nor is spending by international visitors included. Most importantly, the report focuses on direct economic impact1, rather than using indirect, implied, multiplier or ripple effects that include impacts of spending, jobs and wages as they circulate further throughout the economy. If these effects were used as the basis of this report, the stated economic impact and jobs impact would be substantially larger. When Outdoor Recreation Ripples Through the Economy 2 - $1.6 trillion in economic impact - 12 million jobs The Outdoor Recreation Economy report was developed using an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive and the development of IMPLAN economic models to identify income, jobs and tax revenue impacts at the regional and national levels. For additional details, see the full technical report available at outdoorindustry.org.
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