Recreation Economy Development Resources
This guide is intended to help rural communities identify resources to help develop their recreation economy.
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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