OUTDOOR RECREATION IS A WYOMING ECONOMIC DRIVER
Wyoming Ranks High Nationally
In 2022 Wyoming was one of the top economic performers nationally in outdoor recreation.
Wyoming was 3rd in the nation for percentage of state employment – at 5.6%, and with a robust 4.1% of state gross domestic product (GDP), our state ranks 4th highest of all states. As in past years, Wyoming’s outdoor recreation employment growth rate – at 7.7% – out performed the state’s overall rate.
Graphic courtesy Outdoor Recreation Rountable
Outdoor recreation contributes to economic success in many ways.
Right-Sized for Our Communities
The outdoor industry in Wyoming is strong, multifaceted and growing. It serves to diversify our state’s economy for almost any location – large city or small town. Developments can be right-sized and tailored to the unique attributes and interests of that community, benefiting locals and visitors alike.
Wyoming has great outdoor recreation assets - with forests, wildife, parks, rivers, wide open spaces, snowy mountains and more - that bring tourists and support Main Street businesses.
But this industry is more.
Our outdoor quality of life and recreational opportunity attract new residents, retirement income, entrepreneurs and connected businesses - especially in field of gear manufacturing.
Photo courtesy Weatherby