Outdoor Explorer

Economic impact of outdoor activities, image courtesy Alaska Outdoor Alliance.Lee Hart, Executive Director of Alaska Outdoor Alliance, photo courtesy Alaska Outdoor Alliance.The guest for this show is Lee Hart, Executive Director of Alaska Outdoor Alliance. The Alliance’s mission is to build the best outdoor economy in the world. The outdoor economy is an under-recognized yet important economic driver tocommunities across the Western United States. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, 81% of Alaskansparticipate in outdoor recreation each year and we have the 7th largest recreation economy in the United States. Thereis $3.2 billion spent by Alaskan consumers that can be tied to outdoor recreation, according to the State of Alaska Center for Economic Development. The Alliance is a critical player in advancing policy and promoting outdoor recreation and infrastructure in our state.HOST: Lisa KellerSEGMENTS: Lee Hart, Executive Director of Alaska Outdoor AllianceLINKS:Alaska Outdoor Alliance websiteAlas