Pennsylvania is eager to develop its outdoor economy, said Nathan Reigner, Ph.D., Pennsylvania’s Director of Outdoor Recreation.

"One of the biggest successes we're delivering is growing the understanding that the economic impact of outdoor recreation is far beyond tourism and participation in outdoor activities," he said.

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) released the Growing Outdoor Recreation for Pennsylvania Conclusions Report and Roadmap for the Future last week. It creates an action plan to grow outdoor recreation’s positive impact on communities, creating jobs and economic opportunity, and providing pathways to enjoy the outdoors, according to DCNR.

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