Trail Building Toolbox
This online guide breaks down the steps to developing trails with in-depth coverage, technical tips, templates and more.
Organization
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Location
National or Global
Topic
IDEA
Infrastructure
Participation
Sustainability
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Hiking/Running
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021
Rural Workforce Development Guide
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Care for Door County
A program of the destination marketing and management organization that educates visitors on sustainable travel and responsible recreation
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Wisconsin Outdoor Recreation Inventory
A robust catalog of outdoor recreation sites and activities across the state, providing public access to the data. The Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation has collected over 70,000 geographic information systems (GIS) features for 12 key outdoor recreation categories from more than 120 partners to populate the Wisconsin Explorer Tool.
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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