Join Rachel Franchina as she sits down with Laurie Thorpe, a seasoned public lands professional, to explore the evolving landscape of sustainable outdoor recreation. Discover how collaborative efforts and innovative models are shaping the future of the Olympic Peninsula, ensuring accessibility and resilience for generations to come. Dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with redefining outdoor recreation in a rapidly changing world.

Resources:

• Olympic Peninsula Outdoor Recreation Collaborative https://www.opoutdoorreccollab.com/

• Outdoor Recreation Use Insights https://www.opoutdoorreccollab.com/outdoor-rec-use-insights

Meet Our Guest, Laurie:

Laurie Thorpe is a seasoned public lands professional who is widely respected for her collaborative spirit, deep understanding of land management systems, and ability to turn big ideas into practical, on-the-ground solutions. Laurie spent 33 years with the Forest Service as a line officer and Enterprise Program leader where she worked to develop and implement recreation strategies that respond to evolving public needs, steward ecological health, and support rural economies. She now leads the Olympic Peninsula Recreation Collaborative which helps ensure the Olympic Peninsula remains both accessible and resilient for future generations.