Exclusive: Outdoor recreation on U.S. public lands generates $351 million a day in economic activity

A new report puts hard numbers behind something many outdoor users already sense: America’s public lands aren’t just scenic—they’re an economic powerhouse. The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable estimates that hiking, camping, fishing and other activities on federal lands generate $128 billion each year, supporting more than a million jobs tied directly to those places. The findings land amid renewed pressure to expand drilling and mining, and during a government shutdown that’s limiting access to parks. The takeaway is clear: recreation offers a sustainable return long after extractive resources are gone. Kristin Toussaint with Fast Company has the full story.

Kristin Toussaint

Fast Company

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