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Trail Building Toolbox

This online guide breaks down the steps to developing trails with in-depth coverage, technical tips, templates and more.

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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.​​

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Willamette Partnership

Accessibility Toolkit for Land Managers

Designed to help land managers understand how people with disabilities engage with the outdoors and provides recommendations and best practices for creating inclusive public spaces. 

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2024 Trek Bicycle

Sustainability Report and Corporate Commitment

In 2020, Trek conducted an emissions audit to better understand the company’s impact and build a plan to become a more conscious and sustainable global citizen

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KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report

American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing

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