--- title: "In the News: Update on the State of the Industry" description: The latest findings from research into the impact of COVID-19 on the outdoor recreation industry are generating a lot of news. Here's a sampling of recent coverage of this work by Oregon State University's Outdoor Recreation Economy Initiative (OREI) in partnership with the Outdoor Roundtable image: https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/Stock%20images/Biker%20couple%20cycling%20in%20countryside%20forest.jpeg --- [![site-logo](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/site-logo.png?width=190&name=site-logo.png "site-logo")](https://oregonstate.edu/) Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy [![Request Info](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/451937/cb0e82ac-cca7-42a5-8f7a-7d38664d3f6b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/451937/cb0e82ac-cca7-42a5-8f7a-7d38664d3f6b) ![](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/Search.png) ![](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/Oregon_State_University_Theme2019/Images/search-close.png) ## In the News: Update on the State of the Industry ![Biker couple cycling in countryside forest](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Biker%20couple%20cycling%20in%20countryside%20forest.jpeg?width=300&name=Biker%20couple%20cycling%20in%20countryside%20forest.jpeg) Since spring, OREI has been working in partnership with the [Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR)](https://recreationroundtable.org/) to track the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sprawling outdoor industry. After early data revealed widespread economic devastation, our most recent findings offer signs of recovery. Media coverage shows how our research is shaping the conversation.   *Caption of bike riders in woods goes here*   [The Denver Post reports](https://www.denverpost.com/2020/09/04/outdoor-recreation-industry-rebound-pandemic/): *"Business is starting to turn around for parts of the outdoor recreation industry, which has suffered during the pandemic not only from the shutdown of stores and manufacturing plants but also the closure of national and state parks, trails, marinas and other places where people recreate.* *...* *"But many businesses are still struggling and could end up closing their doors permanently... The industry is advocating for support in any additional coronavirus relief aid from Congress."*   Other coverage: [FOX31 Denver KDVR-TV](https://kdvr.com/news/coronavirus/pandemics-impact-on-outdoor-recreation-industry-shows-signs-of-easing/) [The Outdoor Wire](https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/e66603d2-d7c0-4ab4-a629-1712faa2d8b6) [Fishing Tackle Retailer](https://fishingtackleretailer.com/lowrance-announces-new-ghost-trolling-motors) [Vail Daily](https://www.vaildaily.com/entertainment/outdoors/outdoor-recreation-industry-sees-some-rebound-from-pandemic-but-future-remains-uncertain/) [Colorado Politics](https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/summer-recreation-industry-experiencing-record-year-but-with-caveats/article_077e9878-ee07-11ea-95a3-23eaaba5cf48.html) [National Parks Traveler](https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2020/09/outdoor-rec-industry-struggling-rebound-coronavirus-pandemic) [The Gazette](https://gazette.com/premium/summer-recreation-industry-experiencing-record-year-but-with-caveats/article_8e0d6d07-022b-5ef7-b35f-6c46895e1dcc.html)                 ![Sarah Costello](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/hubfs/OREI/sarah.jpeg) ### Written by [Sarah Costello](https://blog.orei.oregonstate.edu/author/sarah-costello) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbcostello/) ### Media inquiries If your publication would like to feature a CORE program, student or instructor, please contact [Meredith Morrice](mailto:meredith.morrice@oregonstate.edu). ### Have a story idea? 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