VT HCR182

Designates February 5, 2026, as Vermont Outdoor Recreation Day at the State House

Recognizes Vermont's outdoor recreation assets: 11,500+ miles of public trails, 217 miles of rail trails, 135,000 acres of wildlife management areas, 239,000 acres of State forests and parks, and 50 ski areas

Highlights outdoor recreation's economic impact of $2.1 billion in FY2023, employing over 16,000 people (5% of Vermont's workforce) across all 14 counties

Notes that 93% of Vermonters participate annually in outdoor recreation, and skiing/snowboarding were designated as official State winter sports in 2012

Directs the Secretary of State to send copies to the Secretaries of Commerce and Community Development and Natural Resources, and the Commissioners of Forests, Parks and Recreation and Tourism and Marketing