Eau Claire: The Economic Significance of the City's Paved Trails and Public Art
A 2024 report by the City of Eau Claire and Visit Eau Claire studying the economic significance of paved city trails in the Do-It-Yourself Economic Impact Program.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2024
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Health
Participation
Workforce
Activity
Bicycling
Hiking/Running
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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