Biking

For cyclists, navigating town is a complex equation of infrastructure, hills, barriers and more. Apps like Google Maps are still figuring it out.

Newly released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis also found the industry made outsized contributions to the economies of states like Wyoming, Alaska, Florida and Vermont.

A growing number of adventurers are traveling the Continental Divide each summer, bringing a much-needed boost to one community.

Lockdowns, public lands closures, supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions took a toll. But many outdoor retailers still had a great year.

High-quality trails take expertise and meticulous work. Professionally built trails can cost up to $70,000 a mile.

Bikes and parts could cost 15% to 25% more — if there's even inventory to sell, that is.

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.