Creating Welcoming, Enjoyable Trails for All
Discover ways and resources to promote positive trail experiences. Hear from the national coalition behind Trails are Common Ground whose goal is to create a respectful, inclusive, safe, and enjoyable environment every time anyone steps, rides or rolls onto the trail. Then hear from local groups who weave trail etiquette and safety into their education and programs
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2022
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
IDEA
Infrastructure
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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With the 2021 passage of the Great American Outdoors Act comes permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund as well as dedicated funding to address backlogged projects on federal lands. Hear about backlogged federal projects moving ahead in Wisconsin, as well as successful past projects to expanded recreational opportunities and how to access this important source of funding.
2023 U.S. Department of Transportation
Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Guidebook
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Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
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Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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