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Organization
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
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)
Related Resources
2021 U.S. Department of Transportation
Rails with Trails Best Practices and Lessons
This extensive guide describes effective practices for planing, design, construction, operation and maintenance of rails-with-trails facilities.
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.
2023 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Small Changes, Big Impact for a More Accessible Outdoors
Experts share the criteria and considerations to incorporate into planning, design and construction to create more welcoming experiences for people with a variety of disabilities, as well as what information can be provided in marketing materials to help more outdoorists and their families prepare for an outing.
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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