Outdoor recreation an economic powerhouse.Who knew the hikers and bikers of the world were such big spenders Noun 1. big spender - one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment; "the last of the big spenders" high roller scattergood, spend-all, spendthrift, spender - someone who spends money prodigally ? Results from a study released recently by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) say that the business of outdoor recreation contributes $730 billion to the U.S. economy on an annual basis. This spending supports 6.5 million U.S. jobs and generates $88 billion in annual state and national tax revenue. One in every 12 dollars in the economy is from recreation spending. These numbers point directly to the fact that Americans love recreation. The study also found that more Americans camp than play basketball and more paddle An input device that moves the screen cursor in a back-and-forth motion. It has a dial and one or more buttons and is typically used in games to hit balls and steer objects. See joy stick. Paddle - A language for transformations leading from specification to program. (kayaking Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is differentiated from canoeing by the fact that a kayak has a closed cockpit and a canoe has an open cockpit. They also use a two bladed paddle. Another major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat. , canoeing and rafting raft 1 n. 1. A flat structure, typically made of planks, logs, or barrels, that floats on water and is used for transport or as a platform for swimmers. 2. ) than play soccer. Americans spend $289 billion on their recreational activities each year. Three quarters of all Americans participate in outdoor activities. These findings are based on 14,000 interviews by surveying companies, as well as 52,000 U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census surveys. For more information on the survey findings, go to www.outdoorindustry.com. |
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