Governor Laura Kelly, with the support of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and Kansas Recreation and Park Association, has proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month in Kansas; a timely reminder of just how much the outdoors and our parks contribute to our quality of life as Kansans.
Kelly says outdoor recreation is a great way to improve physical and mental health, fitness, and environmental awareness, and she encourages everyone to get outdoors and enjoy Kansas’ natural resources.
Apart from the physical, mental, and environmental benefits of engaging in outdoor recreation, the economic benefit can be felt, as well. Did you know outdoor recreation has a significant economic impact in Kansas? It generates an estimated $3.6 billion in consumer spending and supporting 37,107 direct jobs annually.
