National Recreational Trails
A designation by the U.S. Secretary for the Department of Interior provides many benefits including access to technical assistance and preference for some funding sources.
Organization
American Trails
Location
National or Global
Topic
Infrastructure
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Hiking/Running
Paddling
Related Resources
2023 U.S. Department of Transportation
Role of Trails in Climate Resilience & Emergency Response
A literature review and interviews with national trail organizations, this white paper explores existing research, highlights project examples, and identifies research gaps for trails in connection to climate resilience, emergency response, and public health emergencies.
2021 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
AventureWIthCare Stewardship
With the guidance and support of several agencies and organizations, #AdventureWIthCare was developed to educate new and existing outdoor users about the responsible behaviors in the outdoors that care for both people and land.
2023 U.S. Department of Transportation
Trails as Resilient Infrastructure Guidebook
This guidebook demonstrates how trails are part of resilient transportation infrastructure, how trails can be planned and designed to be resilient and sustainable, and how trails have a role in emergency planning and response.
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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