MUST SEE STUDY | The economic impact of the offroad community in Arizona

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Kevin Allard

December 10, 2019

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Land Use

Study shows the economic impact of the off-road community in Arizona

A study recently completed by the Arizona Parks and Trails and Arizona State University depicts a shocking result that blew me away. It’s a great example of how much we love our backcountry trails.

Over 1.8 billion dollars spent in the Arizona offroad community

The study shows a shocking result of just over 1.8 billion dollars spent in 2017 and 370 million dollars in state and federal tax revenue generated. An estimated 10% is from non-resident visitors. The study also reports an estimated 1.6 million offroad enthusiasts in Arizona. 43% UTV, 18% Jeep or SUV, 15% ATV, and 14% dirtbike. This study also shows the creation of 22,000 jobs and over 1.6 billion in vehicle expenses.

It’s quite clear the off-road community in Arizona is dedicated and quite large. Of course, this is just an estimate based on a certain number of participants. The actual number should be much higher.

Click HERE to download the document from Arizona State University.

Kevin Allard

Kevin is a proud American outdoorsman with deep roots in Arizona’s rugged wilderness. Raised in the heart of rural Arizona, he spent his youth exploring the untamed backcountry alongside his father, igniting a lifelong passion for adventure and history. Today, Kevin continues that legacy with his son, journeying into Arizona’s most remote corners in search of forgotten trails and the stories of early western pioneers.

A staunch advocate for motorized access to public lands, Kevin combines his love for the outdoors with a dedication to stopping government overreach. His work has been featured in respected outlets like The Western Journal and 4Low Magazine, and he shares his adventures and advocacy through his platform, AZBackroads.com.

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