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Recreation Economy Development Resources

This guide is intended to help rural communities identify resources to help develop their recreation economy.

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Organization

USDA Rural Development

Publication Date

2021

Location

National or Global

Topic

Infrastructure

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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