Outdoor Recreation Statistics: Golf Cart, UTV, Pontoon Boat & Spa Market Data [2026]

Outdoor recreation generated $1.3 trillion in economic output and $696.7 billion in value added in 2024 (2.4% of GDP), supporting 5.2 million jobs.1 Below is an analysis covering the four categories that anchor the backyard and resort recreation economy: golf carts, UTVs, pontoon boats, and spas. Golf Carts Participation & Course Supply Metric Value Change Data […]
What Is the Whisper Concierge Club? 24/7 VIP Support

Whisper Outdoor, formerly Aqua Living Stores, is the largest hot tub retailer in the United States, operating nearly 100 store locations coast-to-coast. Rebranded in 2026, Whisper Outdoor is a leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer and retailer of premium outdoor living products, including hot tubs, swim spas, luxury golf carts, UTVs, and pontoon boats. For owners interested in […]
Inside Whisper Outdoor’s 2026 Service Expansion: More In-House Technicians and Nationwide Coverage

As Whisper Outdoor has expanded from a spa-focused retailer into a broader outdoor lifestyle brand, its customer support program has grown alongside it. What began as a small team of spa technicians has evolved into a larger, manufacturer-backed service network designed to provide faster in-home diagnosis and repair for customers across the country. Today, factory-trained […]
We Are Whisper Outdoor

At Whisper Outdoor, we believe the outdoors should be an extension of how we move, relax, connect, and spend time with the people who matter most. Redefined Outdoor Living is more than a tagline; it is the idea that guides everything we do, shaping experiences that bring comfort, adventure, and restoration into everyday life. Built […]
The Whisper Outdoor Standard: American Craftsmanship and Manufacturing

Whisper Outdoor designs all of its product categories in the United States using premium materials. The company manufactures its hot tubs, cold tubs, swim spas, and UTVs across various states, and these products carry the official “Made in the USA” designation. Whisper Outdoor golf carts and side-by-sides are also built in Tennessee, ensuring strict quality […]
The Story Behind Whisper Outdoor
How a 20-year-old spa manufacturer grew into a complete outdoor lifestyle brand — and why it all now lives under one name. Whisper Outdoor is a new name, but it’s not a new company. It’s the next chapter of a business that has been building outdoor products in America, selling factory-direct, and financing its own […]