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Rural Recreation and the Outdoor Economy: Trails, Fairs, Community Identity

Well-maintained rural campground with RVs, tents, trees, and families preparing breakfast near outdoor recreation areas. rural outdoor recreation economy

Health, Parks & the Outdoors · Week 4 of 5 Why rural recreation infrastructure is economic infrastructure Policy Outdoor Economy May 2026 Memorial Day weekend is the informal start of summer across the United States — and for rural communities across America, it is also the clearest reminder that outdoor recreation is not a hobby. […]

Bringing Parks and Recreation into the Community Plan

Aerial view of a rural town with visible green spaces, trails, and school fields woven between neighborhoods. Rural Communities.

Proven: Parks Are Critical Infrastructure for Rural Communities Healthy Communities Series · Week 2 of 5 Parks Are Infrastructure: Why Rural Communities Need to Bring Parks and Recreation into their Community Plans The case for treating recreation as essential — not optional Policy Brief Community Infrastructure May 2026 The fairgrounds. A trail with exercise stations. […]

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