Kelly and Patrick describe employer sponsored outdoor recreation benefits, exploring the benefits of getting employees outside. We know that outdoor recreation serves many functions - maintains mental health, ensures an active lifestyle. Why else might employers be keen on spending money to encourage outdoor recreation?

Access information about creating a bike benefits program by following this link: https://enterprise.ridespot.org/

Learn more about Thrive Outside, OIA’s initiative to get people outside for their health, the health of communities and the health of the outdoor industry: https://outdoorindustry.org/participation/ 

See the January 2023 jobs report by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics here: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf.