Outdoor recreation trips are defined as travel that occurs at least 50 miles away from home. The definitions, framework, and estimation methods follow the guidelines developed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for travel and tourism accounts. Outdoor recreation trip and travel expenses specifically include food and beverages (groceries and restaurants), lodging, transportation, and souvenirs and shopping.

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