The National Park Service offers a range of publications, case studies, tool kits, and annual reports to help partners and communities best achieve their conservation and outdoor recreation project goals. The publications available have been written by our NPS staff or developed in collaboration with national and local partners.
Browse the NPS-RTCA document archive here.
Resources
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NPS-RTCA PublicationAn in-depth publication highlighting how NPS-RTCA works with communities on conservation and outdoor recreation projects.
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NPS-RTCA SummaryA document summarizing the work of NPS-RTCA, including service areas and frequently asked questions.
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Groundwork Program: Partnership ReportLearn about how we are achieving a more just and equitable future through the Groundwork Program.
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River Town Review ToolkitConnecting Rivers and Communities
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Community Assistance Programs DirectoryA directory of National Park Service community assistance programs.
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Parks, Trails, and Health WorkbookA tool for incorporating public health considerations in the development of a park or trail.
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River Access Planning GuideA decision-making framework for enhancing river access.
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Trail Workshop ToolkitA step-by-step guide for communities, partners and local jurisdictions to use in developing and implementing a trail planning workshop.
Featured Publications
Parks
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Parks, Trails, and Health Workbook
A tool for incorporating public health considerations in the development of a park or trail.
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Blue River Park: Wildfire Recovery PlanCollaborating with the McKenzie Valley community and FEMA to restore Blue River Community Park after recent wildfires.
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DeRidder, LA: West Park Master PlanRestoring and improving West Park in DeRidder, LA after the hurricanes of 2020.
Trails
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Parks, Trails, and Health Workbook
A tool for incorporating public health considerations in the development of a park or trail.
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Trail Workshop Toolkit
A step-by-step guide for communities, partners and local jurisdictions to use in developing and implementing a trail planning workshop.
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Cascade Head: Trail & Access ProposalRecommendations for trails, parking & management within and adjacent to the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area.
Rivers
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River Town Review Toolkit
Connecting Rivers and Communities
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River Access Planning Guide
A decision-making framework for enhancing river access.
Last updated: May 18, 2023