The State of Outdoor Recreation in Utah 2020

Authors

Jordan Smith, Utah State UniversityFollow
Anna B. Miller, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Publication Date

12-21-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

32

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to provide a high-level review of the trends that define outdoor recreation within Utah. We do this by distilling data from a variety of sources, focusing on ‘key metrics’ that can be tracked over time, serving as a finger on the pulse on the health of outdoor recreation within Utah. Data on outdoor recreation participation and its benefits and impacts varies considerably across the state depending upon the managing agency collecting the data. This report focuses on statewide data available for outdoor recreation opportunities provided on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, and Utah State Parks. We highlight data unique to administrative units (e.g., national parks or forests) where applicable. The report focuses on four sets of key metrics: 1) Participation; 2) Economics; 3) Infrastructure; and 4) Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) communities.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Jordan and Miller, Anna B., "The State of Outdoor Recreation in Utah 2020" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 2153.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2153