In Depth Alaska: how birders impact Alaska's economy
Published: Jul. 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM AKDT
When birders come to Alaska, they spend more time and money in the state than the average tourist. Tobias Schwoerer, a research assistant professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explains how much this niche market impacts Alaska's economy.
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