Outdoor Recreation
Utah's culture, economy, and way of life are deeply intertwined with outdoor recreation, thanks to the state's vast public lands and stunning natural geography. The Institute for Land, Water, and Air has collaborated with researchers and partners across the state to identify the challenges facing outdoor recreation in the state and to devise effective solutions.
December 2021
Additional Resources:
- Utah’s Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan
- Active transportation routes using canal corridors: Decision tools in creating successful canal trail projects
- Associations of inclement weather and poor air quality with non-motorized trail volumes
- The State of Outdoor Recreation in Utah 2020
- 2019 Outlook and Analysis Letter: The Vital Statistics of America's State Park Systems
Find out more information about trends and issues that define outdoor recreation in Utah by visiting the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism's (IORT).