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Outdoor Research Insights (ORI) works with a diverse range of partners across the recreation, tourism, conservation, and public land sectors. We provide tailored, science-based solutions that support smart planning, management, and engagement at every scale.

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Private Sector Clients

We support commercial partners in enhancing the quality, sustainability, and success of their outdoor recreation and tourism operations.

  • Private landowners with public access or recreation easements
  • Ski areas, mountain bike parks, and four-season resorts
  • Outfitters and guides (hiking, paddling, hunting, fishing, climbing)
  • Tour operators and ecotourism businesses
  • Boutique and adventure lodging providers
  • Park concessionaires and recreation-based hospitality vendors
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Non-Profit Organizations

ORI partners with mission-driven nonprofits to advance conservation goals, enhance community access, and improve recreation planning and engagement.

  • Land trusts and conservation organizations
  • Trail associations and recreation advocacy groups
  • Outdoor education and leadership programs
  • Environmental and recreation coalitions
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Local & Municipal Organizations

ORI helps towns and cities plan, manage, and enhance their outdoor assets to meet resident needs and boost
local economic vitality.

  • Municipal parks, trails, forests, and greenways
  • Town-managed playgrounds and recreation areas
  • Local recreation departments and commissions
  • Community centers and public programming hubs
  • Regional tourism bureaus and destination marketing organizations
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State Government Agencies

We work with state agencies to conduct research, engage the public, and inform sustainable outdoor
recreation and tourism policy.

  • State parks, forests, and wildlife management areas
  • State historic sites and cultural corridors
  • Offices of outdoor recreation and tourism
  • Departments of natural resources or environmental services
  • State DOTs and transportation-related recreation sites
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Federal Agencies

ORI collaborates with federal land and resource managers to support data-driven planning, monitor use, and improve public land stewardship.

  • U.S. Forest Service (National Forests, Wilderness Areas, Scenic Byways)
  • National Park Service (Parks, Historic Sites, National Trails, Heritage Areas)
  • Bureau of Land Management (Recreation and Conservation Lands)
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wildlife Refuges, Access Sites)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Recreation Areas, Lakes, and Waterways)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Marine sanctuaries, coastal access, and climate resilience planning)
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