Utah residents are big spenders and active participants in outdoor recreation, dropping more than $7 billion each year, according to new data compiled by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
“Whether they are hiking, camping or skiing, outdoor recreation provides jobs and important economic development opportunities for communities throughout Utah,” said Rep. John Curtis said in a written statement. His southeast Utah district is home to 288 outdoor companies and is popular for trail sports, camping and fishing.
Spending totaled $1.87 billion among those in his 3rd District; $1.77 billion in Rep. Mia Love’s 4th District on the Wasatch Front; $1.