As part of our mission to bring people together in the outdoor recreation industry, we host Basecamp Social events to provide a venue for folks to make new connections and deepen existing ... Read More →
Recreation Economy
Next Bellingham Basecamp Social, November 13th at Boundary Bay Brewery
As part of our mission to bring people together in the outdoor recreation industry, we host Basecamp Social events to provide a venue for folks to make new connections and deepen existing ... Read More →
Washington State Outdoor Recreation Report – Outdoor Industry Association
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is "a force for the industry in recreation and trade policy, sustainable business innovation and increasing outdoor participation" on a national level. We are ... Read More →
Recreation Economy Round Up – August 2018
Here’s a re-cap of some of the noteworthy recreation economy stories from the past month. City enters agreement to secure recreational use of Galbraith Mountain City, Whatcom Land Trust, and ... Read More →
Recreation Economy Roundup – June 2018
Here’s a re-cap of some of the noteworthy recreation economy stories from the past month. What is an intact forest worth? Up to $1 trillion, in the case of Greater Seattle’s Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie A ... Read More →
Recreation Economy round-up – May 2018
Here’s a re-cap of some of the noteworthy recreation economy stories from the past month. Government Puts Outdoor Industry Size at $373 Billion That’s 2 percent of overall GDP—putting it on par with ... Read More →
Visitor Spending Effects – Economic Contributions of National Park Visitor Spending
Here’s an interesting page on the economic impact of visitation to our National Parks. Visitor Spending Effects – Economic Contributions of National Park Visitor Spending This interactive tool is a ... Read More →
Let’s Talk Water Trails at Basecamp – Tuesday, April 10th
We are wrapping up winter with our final Basecamp event of the season. Join us at Stones Throw Brewery with fellow Recreationists to talk some shop with other cool folks. We'll be in the back of the ... Read More →
Recreation Economy round-up – December 2017
Here’s a re-cap of some of the noteworthy recreation economy stories from the past month. Superfeet takes another big step, and that means more jobs in Ferndale The Ferndale-based manufacturer ... Read More →
Portland Athletic & Outdoor Industry
This was shared with me by our VP, Brian Roche. Brian also works for local outdoor manufacturer Gear Aid. He has his finger on the pulse of the industry. Hit the play button on the website and it ... Read More →
