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2019 was a good year for the outdoor economy. What about 2020?

by Samantha Fields
Nov 13, 2020
Businesses that sell outdoor gear, from bikes to kayaks, have been doing well in the pandemic, but other parts of the outdoor recreation economy have struggled.
Kayakers paddle their way along Barton Creek in Austin, Texas, in May. The outdoor economy made up just over 2% of GDP in 2019.
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Freakonomics Radio

The dangers of summer fun

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 8, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
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To guzzle or not to guzzle?

by Scott Tong
Jun 8, 2012
Cars are as American as apple pie, but with the rising price of oil, more Americans are opting for other oil-free means of transportation.
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