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FLVRT BULLETIN BOARD – Report finds active outdoor recreation is huge economic driver across the U.S. The Active
Outdoor Recreation Economy by the Outdoor Industry Foundation, estimates
a $730 billion economic contribution of active outdoor recreation
(bicycling, camping, fishing, hunting, paddling, snow sports, wildlife
viewing, and trail- trail-running, hiking, climbing) to the US economy.
The report demonstrates that active outdoor recreation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Trail Information ~~~~~~~~~~ The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is currently in a developmental phase, and while the rails and ties of the former railway are removed, there remain very rough surfaces associated with the railway stone ballast, erosion issues, as well as structural questions about bridges that cross the many streams along its route. It is the mutual goal of all interested in the trails development to move toward a finished, useable trail as quickly as possible. We hope that interested individuals become involved with groups such as ours to help to expedite the readiness of the trail. |
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Exploring Models for the Future LVRT The many kilometers of rail trails in Quebec provide nearby, well-developed
models for the future network of trails in Vermont, especially the
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. Becka Roolf of Going Green explored
500 miles / 800 kilometers of these trails last summer, and brought
back many photos, maps, and publications. This spring, Becka took
her photos on the road to share with FLVRT members and the general
public in Hardwick, Swanton, and Cambridge. (See photos below and
left) Participants had some great questions and discussions about
the connections, and the network in Quebec! Thanks to Heidi Krantz,
Bill Bartlett, Ken Hoeppner, and Zeke Zucker for hosting the presentations,
and to Heather Dieringer for loaning her digital projector!
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more than just Big Fun – it is a huge economic driver throughout
the United States. The report is more than just a tally of industry
gear sales. It estimates travel-related expenditures, jobs and taxes
generated, and includes a regional breakout of active outdoor recreation
impacts on regional economies.
Friends
of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Inc.
P.O. Box 995 Morrisville, VT 05661
Copyright 2007 by the Friends of the Lamoille Rail Trail, Inc.
Photographs on this site by Becka Roolf, Kevin Russell and others
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