“Outdoor recreation in New Hampshire is a $2.7 billion industry that employs 28,000 workers. We’re home to 48 mountains over 4,000 feet, 10 public beaches, more than 30 ski areas, 1,000 lakes and 12,000 miles of trails. We were pleased to be afforded the opportunity to provide the state with scientifically rigorous research to support informed decision-making, policy development and financial investments toward these incredible outdoor resources.” -Michael Ferguson, UNH Researcher   To boost the power of the Granite State’s outdoor recreation industry, New Hampshire’s Division of Parks and Recreation partnered with UNH to complete a comprehensive five-year recreation management plan. The plan, called the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Management Plan, was accepted by the National Park Service, giving the state access to millions of dollars in federal recreation funding. The UNH team provided essential research on residents’ visitation patterns, behaviors, attitudes and perc...