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Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

The bicycle and pedestrian facilities of European cities are often cited as examples of an enlightened...

RECENT Article

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

The bicycle and pedestrian facilities of European cities are often cited as examples of an enlightened...

RECENT Article

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

The bicycle and pedestrian facilities of European cities are often cited as examples of an enlightened...

Thanks for a great Trails Symposium!

Thanks for a great Trails Symposium!

posted on: Apr 27, 2013 | author: atadmin

We would like to thank everyone who joined us in Arizona for the American Trails International Trails Symposium. It was a remarkable gathering of trails enthusiasts from across America and beyond....

Connecting youth with nature… on a trail

Connecting youth with nature… on a trail

posted on: Mar 26, 2013 | author: atadmin

An important trend has been documenting the benefits of trails, not only in the arena of jobs and the economy, but also health and fitness. American Trails has been a leader in conveying the...

Inspiring children to become lifelong stewards of our great outdoors and trails

Inspiring children to become lifelong stewards of our great outdoors and trails

posted on: Dec 16, 2012 | author: atadmin

We are proud to announce that American Trails Board member Jenny Rigby was honored for contributions to the field of environmental education by the North American Association for Environmental...

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

Success or chaos: attitude makes the difference

posted on: Dec 9, 2012 | author: atadmin

The bicycle and pedestrian facilities of European cities are often cited as examples of an enlightened future. It is certainly fascinating to see how many people are walking, cycling, and riding...

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

posted on: Nov 22, 2012 | author: atadmin

While our minds are on gratitude, and remembering our blessings, I would like to say thanks for what so many are giving. They are the people who are working for trails in every corner of America....

Korea Hosts Another Outstanding World Trails Conference

Korea Hosts Another Outstanding World Trails Conference

posted on: Nov 9, 2012 | author: atadmin

Once again trail leaders in Korea hosted an outstanding World Trails Conference. It was informative, productive and just plain fun! The event was held on Jeju Island, a sub-tropical province of Korea...

The Third Mode: towards a new transportation policy

The Third Mode: towards a new transportation policy

posted on: Sep 10, 2012 | author: atadmin

Jeff Olson, a partner with Alta Planning + Design, has just written a new book called The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society. His goal is to clarify ways that our society can create better...

Remembering Joe Shoemaker: Colorado greenway visionary

Remembering Joe Shoemaker: Colorado greenway visionary

posted on: Aug 18, 2012 | author: atadmin

American Trails and the trails community nationwide mourns the passing of Joe Shoemaker in August, 2012. Before it was in vogue, Joe was one of the prime movers and initiators of what has now become...

10 tips for counting visitors on trails

10 tips for counting visitors on trails

posted on: Aug 6, 2012 | author: atadmin

By Yves Zsutty, Trail Manager, City of San Jose If you aren’t counting and surveying trail users, you may be missing an opportunity to better fund your program and help the community understand the...

Trail politics: it’s all local

Trail politics: it’s all local

posted on: Jul 28, 2012 | author: atadmin

Somewhat dazed and battered by our democratic process, advocates for trails and bicycle-pedestrian programs are taking a deep breath. So what just happened with funding? It’s the usual good...

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