By Staff and wire reportsPeople spend $26.5 billion annually in Washington to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity, according to a report released earlier this month.The report, Economic Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State, found that residents and tourists spend $18.8 billion annually on outdoor recreation trips, including trips to local, state and national parks. In addition, they spend $7.7 billion annually on outdoor recreation gear, equipment and repair services.As that spending reverberates through Washington’s economy, outdoor recreation spending supports $40.3...…By Staff and wire reportsPeople spend $26.5 billion annually in Washington to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity, according to a report released earlier this month.The report, Economic Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State, found that residents and tourists spend $18.8 billion annually on outdoor recreation trips, including trips to local, state and national parks. In addition, they spend $7.7 billion annually on outdoor recreation gear, equipment and repair services.As that spending reverberates through Washington’s economy, outdoor recreation spending supports $40.3...WW…