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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 7​0,000 geographic information systems (GIS) features for 12 key outdoor recreation categories from more than 120 partners to populate the Wisconsin Explorer Tool. From here, the public can access, explore and download this data for free. This innovative inventory tool makes outdoor recreation information readily available for businesses, organizations and communities to tap into the economic potential of outdoor recreation.

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Organization

Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Location

Wisconsin

Topic

Infrastructure

Participation

Rural Communities

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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Free promotional materials and assets to help create a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for anyone who steps, rides or rolls onto any trail, anywhere.

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2019 River Management Society

River Access Planning Guide

A step-by-step procedure to evaluate existing and anticipated uses, site selection and design facilities that support desired recreation experiences while also protecting natural resources.

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2022 Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Attracting Workers with Wisconsin's Outdoors: A New Tool for Recruitment

This webinar provides insights on the 2022 national landscape from the recent outdoor industry workforce assessment and career opportunities report. Learn how Wisconsin compares and how businesses and organizations can leverage the outdoors as part of their workforce attraction strategy.

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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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