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Rec Trek
Experience the Outdoor Rec Trek! Enjoy this immersive team challenge that transforms downtown Baltimore into a living case study of urban outdoor recreation. Participants will navigate their way through waterfront trails, pocket parks, and hidden green spaces, discovering firsthand how the city weaves nature into its core. Think part competition (yes, with prizes!), part exploration, and fully designed to spark ideas for how outdoor spaces can inspire connection, movement, and play in an urban setting. Register today!
- Can’t make it to the rest of the Summit? Single-day registration is available.
- Don't have a team yet? Don't worry! We'll pair you up with other adventure-lovers to form a team.
Session Tracks
Engage with knowledgeable recreationists through panels, lightning presentations, and hands-on sessions to broaden your understanding of Outdoor Recreation in Baltimore and throughout Maryland! This summit weaves together excursions with discussion and networking sessions to connect you with the nature and people around you. Session tracks include:
- Recreation with Purpose: Stewardship and Sustainability - This track highlights how outdoor recreation can support conservation and sustainability. Sessions will cover best practices for building, using, and managing outdoor spaces responsibly, along with community engagement strategies that inspire environmental stewardship among recreators.
- Outdoors for All: Health, Access, and Community - This track focuses on the social and health benefits of outdoor recreation. Sessions will address strategies to expand equitable access to nature, promote physical and mental health, and foster community connection through outdoor programming and infrastructure.
- The Business of Outdoor Recreation - Trails, waterways, and forests aren’t just places to explore - they’re economic drivers. This track examines how outdoor recreation attracts tourism, fuels job creation, supports local businesses, and creates pathways for entrepreneurship.
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