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Outdoor recreation
The way of water: Running a business on the banks of the Wisconsin River
Apr 17, 2023
As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.
For hiking outfitter, this holiday season feels like a path untrodden
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Sean McHenry
Dec 7, 2022
From dealing with surplus inventory to accommodating changing consumer habits, this Georgia retailer is trying to suss out the future.
Wyoming hopes recreational trail improvements will spur tourism
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Caitlin Tan
Sep 20, 2022
Updating old cattle trails, logging roads and wildlife migration trails could provide a crucial boost to local economies, some say.
As more people seek recreation outdoors, backcountry rescues are on the rise
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Madelyn Beck
Jan 26, 2022
Many volunteer rescue groups had an increase in calls last year.
Why did the outdoor economy suffer in 2020 when more of us were outside?
Nov 11, 2021
Lockdowns, public lands closures, supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions took a toll. But many outdoor retailers still had a great year.
Bike prices still riding high due to supply chain backups
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Scott Tong
Apr 13, 2021
Bikes and parts could cost 15% to 25% more — if there's even inventory to sell, that is.
2019 was a good year for the outdoor economy. What about 2020?
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.