Thrive outside
Connecting the outdoor recreation economy
to its potential
America’s university for the outdoors
Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy is a new kind of industry partnership. Through research, collaboration and innovation, OSU is working with industry leaders to help this growing sector meet its full economic, social and environmental potential.
Research-Driven Solutions for a Growing Industry
The Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy delivers research and workforce development that meet the unique needs of this vast, rapidly growing industry. Partner on research that strengthens the case for the outdoors and communities.
$1.2 trillion
Generated in gross economic output accounted for by U.S. outdoor recreation economy, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Programs
Access online and in-person education that ranges from non-credit industry trainings to for-credit microcredentials, bachelor’s degrees and graduate programs.
“We’ve had great feedback from the employees who took the [Ski Lift Maintenance] course last year and are excited to use it to get our newest team member up to speed.”
Rachel Wessel, Brundage Mountain Resort
