The primary economic influence for the area is the tourism industry with its eight million annual visitors to the Tri-Lakes area. The primary draw for tourists continues to be the entertainment and amusement industry coupled with the lakes area with its extensive forests and high-quality water in the lakes and streams which provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.
The primary force with the area’s economy is tourism, with an estimated volume of over one billion dollars spent (an average visitor spent $244.12 per day).
