Over the last couple of years the COVID-19 pandemic may have forced you to stay inside or perhaps get creative with how you spent your time outdoors. In the state of Wisconsin, and more specifically Door County, people spent a lot of time boating, canoeing, kayaking, and cycling, as it was very accessible and safe given that you could be outdoors with those close to you during the safer-at-home orders issued by government officials. RV’s also contributed heavily to the amount of money made from outdoor recreation. The state saw 2.3% of its GDP in 2020 come from outdoor recreation activities according to the United States BEA (Bureau of Economic Analysis) data release in November of 2021. The next release with 2021’s numbers/data will be released in November of this year. 

(Photo courtesy of doorcountylandtrust.org)