Outdoor Recreation Leaders Chat About Economic Impact and Vermont Tourism
Thank you to Senator Peter Welch and your staff for including us on Friday in a very critical discussion about the importance of outdoor recreation and tourism to Vermont’s economy. Vermont Adaptive was part of a roundtable discussion that included representatives from U.S. Travel Association, Vermont Tourism, the Vermont Chamber, and State, local and industry leaders on tourism and outdoor recreation in Vermont. We shared the value of outdoor recreation in Vermont and Vermont Adaptive’s role in supporting this community as well as what types of federal support there has been and what Senator Welch can to do in DC to lift up outdoor recreation and tourism. It was a good day at “the office,” as the discussion was held half way up on the trails at Richmond Mountain Trails!
We are grateful to be a part of this conversation with the folks above as well as the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, Vermont Mountain Bike Association, Vermont Lodging Association, Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, and Bolton Valley Resort.
The crew headed to Kingdom Trails late Friday afternoon to join outdoor recreation partners Vermont Trails & Greenways Council, Vermont Ski Areas Association, and VOBA as part of a legislator meet and great, advocating for the importance of stewardship and outdoor recreation in the community. Topped everything off on Saturday to celebrate 30 years of the Kingdom Trails – where more than 100 miles of trails allow for everybody to get out and play. Congratulations!
