Research: Outdoor Recreation Research

The SIA Participation Study 2019-2020 is a comprehensive look at participants in winter sports across the 2019-2020 season including: skiing,…

Using data sourced by UberMedia, a firm that aggregates data from thousands of anonymous mobile devices, this dashboard shows the…

The study finds that in 2019 outdoor recreation supported more than 224,000 full- and part-time jobs statewide and generated $9.3…

Outdoor recreation is a growing and diverse economic sector that is a vital cornerstone of successful communities. This report calculates the direct economic impact for an expanded set of outdoor…

The state’s Scenic Bikeways contribute to significant expenditures made within the local areas for lodging, dining, groceries, and other retail goods. This report, prepared for Travel Oregon and the Oregon…

Under the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail Plan (a joint effort by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, U.S. Forest Service and Hood River County),…

This report provides a deeper understanding of American participation in outdoor activities. A record number of Americans participated in at least…

Bicycling and the bicycle industry are iconic in Oregon, representing a unique aspect of the state’s identity and economy. This…

Travel to and throughout Oregon represents an important component of the state’s economy and participation in bicycling activities plays a…

Outdoor recreation is a growing and diverse economic sector that is a vital cornerstone of successful communities. This report calculates the direct economic impact for an expanded set of outdoor recreation activities, nationally.