Does anyone feel like outdoor recreation declining back to post-COVID level?

[BirdManMike]

Hunting aside. That’s still a shitshow and worse every year but this was the case even pre-Covid

I kindve noticed this last year. Trailheads were less busy and campgrounds easier to get.

This year - at least this far - has been even better. Both this past weekend and today, trailheads that had been busy for a few years were empty. Campsites nearby were unused.

Might be coincidental and it’s still really early in summer. Just curious.

 

[Southern Elk]

It’s too early. We’ve already noticed more people in town than usual. I predict this summer will be busier than ever.

 

[Hunting Wife]

I wish. First nice weekend and it’s bonkers. We’ve been wondering where all the people suddenly appeared from.

 

[jimh406]

Seemed less busy, but not scientific.

 

[rogerthat]

No

 

[mtmuley]

I never saw any difference. mtmuley

 

[BuzzH]

I think out of country tourism is going to be down significantly, the U.S. is in short supply of friends these days.

 

[Southern Elk]

I think out of country tourism is going to be down significantly, the U.S. is in short supply of friends these days.

That’s one positive to come out of all of this.

 

[BuzzH]

That’s one positive to come out of all of this.

Unless you're a business in Cody, Jackson, Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Bozeman, Pinedale, etc. etc. etc. that relies on tourism for business.

All of which has downstream impacts on the rest of the Western States.

But, yeah, I bet most of those small businesses voted against themselves, so....they get to find out.

 

[mtmuley]

The usual spots will be packed as always. And I bet people still travel to the countries that don't like us. mtmuley

 

[Southern Elk]

Unless you're a business in Cody, Jackson, Gardiner, West Yellowstone, Bozeman, Pinedale, etc. etc. etc. that relies on tourism for business.

All of which has downstream impacts on the rest of the Western States.

But, yeah, I bet most of those small businesses voted against themselves, so....they get to find out.

I honestly don’t think there will be much of a decrease. If there is, I’ll enjoy my trips to the park even more.

 

[Islander]

Surf travel is waaay down.

 

[WildWill]

Seems as crowded as ever in my neck of the woods. Hope the beach is less crowded this June for our vacation but I won't hold my breath.

 

[cgasner1]

People tend to be having a little less money each year it seems

 

[Nick87]

People tend to be having a little less money each year it seems

Seems to be the theme with most people I talk to. Always exceptions, but this for the most part.

 

[Nick87]

Also to the op the woods around here get busier every year public and private.

 

[ccc23454]

This question will be answered when WY NR elk draw results hit, will creep stop creeping?

 

[cgasner1]

This question will be answered when WY NR elk draw results hit, will creep stop creeping?

Maybe maybe not once again I went for the point instead of the draw

 

[ccc23454]

Maybe maybe not once again I went for the point instead of the draw

I think are look at total apps will paint picture of if anything has changed

 

[TheTone]

My understanding is that mountain bike, motorcycle, atv, and utv manufacturers have seen massive sales declines since seeing a big Covid boom

Arctic cat went out of business/was bought out and KTM is in all sorts of financial problems