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  • The economic potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

    The economic potential of the Great American Rail-Trail

    Megan Lawson, Ph.D.

    Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the Great American Rail-Trail® will attract 25.6 million trips and generate more than $229.4 million in spending. Read more

  • City Trails: Improving Equitable Access

    City Trails: Improving Equitable Access

    Chris Mehl

    Urban trail efforts increasingly are focusing on providing equitable access to trails. Trails and parks can create substantial benefits for public health, property values, and quality of life. Read more

  • Economic Diversification and Outdoor Recreation in Bonner County

    Economic Diversification and Outdoor Recreation in Bonner County

    Megan Lawson, Ph.D.

    Improving economic diversification and outdoor recreation in Bonner County will bring new spending and jobs to the community. Read more

  • Newsletter: May 2018

    Headwaters Economics

    Our latest research on the full local cost of wildfires, National Monuments redesignated as National Parks, transition plans for coal communities, Gallatin County’s economy and open space, and measuring the economic impact of proposed trails. Read more

  • Newsletter: April 2018

    Headwaters Economics

    Our latest research on communities threatened by wildfires, Montana losing open space to home construction, the economic impact of trails in Whitefish, Montana, and an update to our Populations at Risk reports for any community, county, or state. Read more

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