Millions flock to Wyoming every year to see natural wonders like the geysers and big game of Yellowstone National Park, the imposing peaks of Grand Teton National Park and the strange, spiritual sight of Devils Tower National Monument standing sentinel over the rolling plains.

Those tourists fill the coffers of hoteliers, restaurateurs, retailers and service providers to the tune of $5.6 billion every year as they travel the state.

Local guides take the thrill seekers on rafting trips, climbing expeditions, horseback rides and backcountry hunts for experiences of a lifetime.

Some of the gear those guides use is designed and manufactured by Wyoming businesses. Those companies sell their products all over the world, capturing new dollars and bringing them back to the state.

This is the outdoor industry in Wyoming. It provides 50,000 direct jobs – nearly double that of the oil, gas, mining and extraction industries combined.

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