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.

“After having my urban hikes for about a year, I realized that if I wanted my business to grow, that I would need to focus full time on it, and that was a scary leap,” said Lisa Peña, owner of Urban Hikes Kansas City.

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

Three retailers from across the country share how they did over the holiday shopping season.

In Ouray, Colorado, high-priced housing is a labor force issue.

From dealing with surplus inventory to accommodating changing consumer habits, this Georgia retailer is trying to suss out the future.

A United Kingdom group is calling for greater access to the countryside and is organizing mass trespasses to get it.

Updating old cattle trails, logging roads and wildlife migration trails could provide a crucial boost to local economies, some say.

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