Vermont Officials Seek to Boost State's Outdoor Economy

The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative seeks to increase $2.5B annual economy

Author:: BACKPACKER Contributors and Editors
Publish date:: Oct 12, 2017

Vermont hiking — Mt. Abraham, overlooking the Champlain Valley.
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The Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative recently held a meeting to brainstorm ideas for increasing the state's already significant $2.5 billion outdoor economy. Other upcoming forums this month include one on Oct. 16 in East Dummerston, another on Oct. 23 in White River Junction and the final one scheduled will be on Oct. 24 in Arlington. There's also an online survey here.

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