The document discusses the economic impact of silent sports such as cycling, running, and cross-country skiing in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. It provides statistics showing that silent sports generate billions in annual economic impact nationally and regionally. The document also analyzes data from a specific recreational development in Sawyer County adjacent to cycling and skiing trails, finding significant economic benefits from new homes, property taxes, and resident expenditures on goods and services. The data and statistics can be used to support grant opportunities, public support, and volunteer engagement for trail development projects.