Land access seen as key to boosting recreation economy

A mountain biker rides on the Kingdom Trails network. Courtesy photo
Editor’s note: This story by Jared Pendak was published by the Valley News on Nov. 22, 2017.
Outdoor recreation activities are a big part of life in Vermont, generating $5.5 billion in annual economic impact and 51,000 total jobs, according to the state’s Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
Now a new group that has been looking at ways to make those numbers even stronger is preparing to deliver its findings