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18th National Trails Symposium: October 19-22, 2006
• hosted by Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Join us in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois

Art on the Trails • download pdf of this article 176 kb)

• thanks to advertisers Biological Mediation Systems, Stabilizer Solutions, and RockArt Signs and Markers

• Request for Proposals for art projects on National Recreation Trails
• Artful Ways: Results from the survey of art on trails and greenways
• "The Gates" golden ribbon lines Central Park trails in New York City
• See the Gallery of photos of the Gates project

Opinions and Ideas

• thanks to advertisers May's Trail Equipment, Baileys trailbuilding supplies, and Stoney Creek Materials

• Healthy Challenges: America's health and fitness crisis creates an opportunity to promote trails and greenways; by Stuart Macdonald, Trail Tracks editor • download pdf of this article (396 kb)
• Champions fight the good fight in quest for trails; by Robert Searns • download pdf of this article 176 kb)

Training for trails and greenways

• thanks to advertiser Interstate Graphics trail signs and markers

• States plan 2005 trail conferences (see the online Calendar for details):
  May 1-4, 2005: Virginia Greenways, Blueways and Trails Conference
  May 5-6, 2005: Pennsylvania Greenway & Trail Summit
  June 17-18, 2005: New York Statewide Trails and Greenways Conferenc
  July 26-27, 2005: Mid America Trails and Greenways Conference (IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, and WI)
  September 21-24, 2005: Colorado Trails Symposium
  October 27-29, 2005: Missouri Trail Summit

• Marshall University's Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation course is online

• The NTTP Online Calendar is largest source for training for trails and greenways: Find the class or workshop you need on the most comprehensive calendar on the Web for trail-related training and education. Hosted by www.AmericanTrails.org, the calendar can also be accessed from www.NTTP.net. We're also eager to promote your trails training opportunities of every kind on our online calendar. Please add us to your mailing list and we'll help publicize your events. Call American Trails at (530) 547-2060 or email NTTP@AmericanTrails.org.

Recognition for America's great trails and trails advocates

• thanks to advertisers Westcliffe Publishers, Rhino Recreation Marking System

• National Trails Awards across America presented by American Trails
• Great trails highlighted by National Recreation Trails Photo Contest winners
• Winning Websites for the 2004 American Trails Website Contest

Funding and Legislation in Congress

• thanks to advertisers Natural Surface Trails by Design and Don Hays Trail Contractor

• A national agenda for parks and recreation, by Rich Dolesh, National Recreation and Park Association
• Funding for Recreational Trails Program would increase under TEA-LU proposal

Trail research and policy

• thanks to advertisers StormSlide, Canycom, and TrafficGuard

• Trail Research: What do we have, where is it, what is missing? By John Pugh and Roger Moore North Carolina State University
• Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines: deadline for public comment is April 18, 2005

Celebrating trails and greenways

• Thanks to advertisers Interpretive Graphics and Polydura all-weather signs

• Trails of Lights: Festival shines on Austin's pathways and Frisco Highline Trail lights up
• National Trails Day, June 4, 2005, brings greater awareness to trails, along with their many benefits and pleasures. It's a wonderful opportunity to introduce people to trails. The theme "Take the Path to a Healthier You."
• Great Outdoors Month, June 2005, will focus on recreation as a catalyst for physical activity to improve health, the 100th anniversary of the USDA Forest Service, and our tradition of volunteerism in the outdoors with events nationwide: www.greatoutdoorsmonth.com

Universal Trail Assessment: Providing Better Trail Data

• thanks to advertisers GCY, Inc. surveyors and mappers, and Continental Bridge

• UTAP... it's not just for accessibility any more; By Mike Passo, Board of Directors of American Trails

New at American Trails

• Thanks to advertiser Superior Trail Bridges

• Tim Wegner and Dr. John Collins join American Trails Board
• Patron Members of American Trails: Mt. Shasta Products and T.E.A.M.S Enterprise Unit, USDA Forest Service

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