The outdoor recreation industry is continuing to grow in New Hampshire, though growth was faster in the other northern New England states.

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, which annually tallies the impact of outdoor recreation on the economy, estimates the industry in New Hampshire had a $2.6 billion value in 2021. Most of the value comes from such outdoor activities as hiking, hunting, biking and boating. Skiing and other snow sports added more than $190 million, the report estimated. Water parks and amusement parks added $38 million, and another $14 million in economic value came from outdoor sports events and outdoor concerts.

But while New Hampshire saw a 13 percent climb in outdoor recreation employment, Maine’s increased by almost 16 percent and Vermont’s increase was more than 17 percent.