With the official start of summer Thursday, Coloradans’ Google searches proved once again that the work-hard-play-hard state is still very intense. Or rather, in tents.
Digital Third Coast released its list of “” earlier this week. It analyzed national search volume averages in Google to determine its results.
Colorado’s summer obsession? Campsites.
With from Denver and numerous ones across the state, it’s no surprise that this outdoor pastime tops Colorado’s list. The state shares this obsession with Wyoming, Idaho and Washington.
Last year, the Outdoor Industry Association found that Coloradans spent on outdoor recreation. With these numbers, it’s easy to see how camping tops Colorado’s list, said Jennifer Pringle, spokeswoman for OIA.
“People in Colorado live for the mountains and camping is a big part of it,” she said.
Other trends across the country? A share of East Coast states — Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island — are wondering when they can get their next lobster roll.
Farmers markets seem to be popular across the country, from southern states Tennessee and North Carolina and East Coast states New Jersey and Delaware to southwestern New Mexico and even Hawaii.If you’re planning to take part in Colorado’s favorite summer activity and hope to visit a state park, make sure to check out the , which go into effect this July.
