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| Above, at the Ouray, Colorado KOA Kampground. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
We are bearing down on the end of the summer vacation season. The Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of the summer vacation season, which is only a week away.
But people still will head out on the road during the autumn season.
According to The Daily Item, the outdoor recreation industry is nearing the trillion-dollar mark.
They begin with:
With many Americans turning to the outdoors for a personal slice of Heaven, the outdoor recreation industry is pushing toward the trillion-dollar mark. People are seeking places to get outdoors, enjoy nature, relax, and reset. Along with modern amenities, RV Travel and #vanlife are helping drive America’s $862 billion outdoor recreation industry.
Time outside
According to the American Express global travel trends report, 68% of people prefer traveling where they can be outdoors and get mental clarity. And with end-of-summer and fall weather on the horizon for much of the U.S., cooler temperatures are a time Americans look to for a weekend getaway, hiking, camping, and leaf-peeping to escape the hustle and bustle of the work week.
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