Jenny Kordick

The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, scheduled to be held in Portland Jan. 21-23, is designed to be a meeting ground for sharing ideas and actions across the industry.

In time of the holiday shopping season, Maine Outdoor Brands has launched the MOB Web Shop featuring 25 member brands and nearly 200 products.

Companies from early-stage startups to established manufacturers are 3D printing a range of parts and products.

Maine Outdoor Brands is creating a student advisory board to serve as a bridge between the next generation of leaders and the state's $3.4 billion outdoor recreation industry.

The statewide MOB Shop program builds on a 2022 pilot display at an REI store in Westbrook.

The effort is led by Maine Outdoor Brands, Maine’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, the University of Maine, Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, Maine Technology Institute and the Maine Marine Trades Association

Outdoor recreation made up 3.7% of Maine’s economy, ranking Maine one of the top 10 states in the value that the sector contributed to gross domestic product.

Starting in January, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands will begin a competitive grant program to provide $7.5 million per year for trail design, maintenance and construction.

The 'Rugged Runway' fashion show is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Sunday River Resort in Newry as part of the three-day Maine Outdoor Economy Summit.

Scenery and "wallet-friendly" attractions helped keep Maine on the WalletHub list of best states for a road trip.