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Symposium events open to the public

The public is invited to several events at the National Trails Symposium (a gathering of trail professionals, advocates and users) to be held October 21-24, 2004 at the Austin Convention Center. See the Symposium Highlights page for more details on the events listed below.

• The state-of-the-art Exhibit Hall will be open to the public at no charge on the opening day, Thursday, October 21 from 3 - 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1 - 5 p.m.

• The American Lifestyles Trail & Greenway - a unique, interactive showcase of exhibitors' products, services, and contributions to trails across America - will traverse the indoor Exhibit Hall and will be a highlight of the Symposium.

• The Opening Reception will start at 6:30 p.m. and guests may purchase tickets on site for $15.00.

Two free events (pre-registration required) that will take place on Thursday, Oct. 21 are:

• The Texas Trails Conference: Building the Great Texas Trail (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Accessibility and Trails Workshop (1 - 5 p.m.).

• A Volksmarch Around Town Lake (10 a.m. -3 p.m.) Register and pay the $5.00 fee on site and receive a commemorative bandana.

Those interested in equipment and machinery for trail work as well as many other applications should visit the Trail Toys Equipment Expo, Thursday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. - noon. The public may attend for a fee of $15.

Additional seminars are available at reasonable cost:

• Trail Design: The Keys to Sustainability & Visitor Enjoyment (full day, Oct. 21)

• Universal Trail Assessment Process Coordinator Workshop (two full days, Oct. 20-21)

• Tread Trainer Course (Oct. 21 9 a.m.-12 noon)

For details of all events at the National Trails Symposium, visit the Symposium Highlights page.