History of Recreation Planning

In this episode of Planning the Wild, Rachel Franchina talks to Bob Ratcliffe, a veteran in outdoor recreation planning and management. They discuss the evolution of outdoor recreation, Bob's personal journey, and the importance of understanding the history of outdoor management to inform future practices. The conversation highlights key milestones in outdoor recreation planning, the significance of collaboration across agencies, and the lessons learned from past experiences.   About Bob Ratcliffe Bob has graduate and undergraduate degrees in conservation, outdoor recreation and resource management from Prescott College in Arizona and the University of Idaho. He helped lead the development of national conservation, economic, trail/river, urban, youth, recreation, diversity, environmental justice, health and other proactive initiatives, policies and strategic efforts for the NPS, BLM, the Department of Interior and the White House. His background blends a range of public agency, educational and private sector experience as a Congressional Fellow, Outward Bound instructor, river guide and outfitter, researcher and instructor, river ranger and wilderness area manager, community planner and resource conservation consultant.  He enjoys whitewater sports, hiking, biking and skiing – especially with family and friends.