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Live + Work Where You Play: Outside in Wisconsin

The sixteen-page publication leverages the state’s outdoor recreation culture, industry and abundant offerings that give Wisconsin employers​ an edge over the competition in the job market. An electronic version is downloadable for free, or work with the Office to create a customized version.

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Organization

Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Location

Wisconsin

Topic

Health

Rural Communities

Workforce

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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USDA Rural Development

Placemaking Toolkit

Placemaking is a collaborative engagement process that helps leaders from rural communities create quality places where people will want to live, work, visit and learn The toolkit is a dynamic, interactive, media-focused website that provides education, resources, activities and tools on rural placemaking.

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The Oath

The Outdoorist Oath

Launched by cofounders Wyn Wyllie (also known as Pattie Gonia), Teresa Baker and Jose Gonzalez, the nonprofit seeks to train a new generation of outdoorists to become allies for the planet, inclusion and adventure.​

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2022 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

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

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Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

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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