Report: Washington state spends $1.3 billion on parks, recreation annually

Despite the lack of travel, a new report from CLIQ estimates there were 8.1 million more hikers, 7.9 million new campers, and 3.4 million more freshwater fishers in the U.S. in 2020 compared to the previous year. And while most businesses and entertainment venues were closed due to the pandemic, it looks like people turned to the great outdoors to escape the confines of home.

As we head into the summer months of 2021, it’s clear more than ever that investing in state parks and recreation programs is important to residents and visitors alike. To that end, CLIQ examined all 50 states to see which spend the most in

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