For rural America in decline—those small towns of shuttered factories, sawmills, and schools—outdoor recreation is the new hope. Smokestack-chasing is out, the public is told. A diversified economy based on environmental protection is in.
Last month, the Biden Administration relaunched an outdoor recreation council and promised to expand the industry to "help people thrive across rural America." But reviving a struggling town isn't a simple task.
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