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. 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.
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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Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
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KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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