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Economics 1,300 Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Nearly 1,300 trail projects are waiting for infrastructure funding to help put Americans back to work and meet the burgeoning trail use numbers coming out of the pandemic.

Economics 1,300 Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Nearly 1,300 trail projects are waiting for infrastructure funding to help put Americans back to work and meet the burgeoning trail use numbers coming out of the pandemic.

News & Updates 2020 Annual Report American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

News & Updates 2020 Annual Report American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trail Design and Development One part of a three-part series on the Intro to Trail Planning, Design and Development, & Management.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trail Design and Development One part of a three-part series on the Intro to Trail Planning, Design and Development, & Management.

Latest Articles

Signage Solutions for Every Trail System

Pannier is the leading manufacturer of signs, panels, exhibit bases, and frames. With a full line of exhibit bases, there is a product for every trail and wayside application.

Signage Solutions for Every Trail System

Pannier is the leading manufacturer of signs, panels, exhibit bases, and frames. With a full line of exhibit bases, there is a product for every trail and wayside application.

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

Hiking is widely recognized as one of the healthiest hobbies anyone can have, and for a good reason too. When we break it down to plain physics, walking activates most muscle groups, which not only keeps us in shape but also conditions us to become more resilient to all bodily ailments and harms.

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

Hiking is widely recognized as one of the healthiest hobbies anyone can have, and for a good reason too. When we break it down to plain physics, walking activates most muscle groups, which not only keeps us in shape but also conditions us to become more resilient to all bodily ailments and harms.

FAQ: Trail Graduate Programs

Are there any graduate programs that are focused on trail planning, development, and design?

FAQ: Trail Graduate Programs

Are there any graduate programs that are focused on trail planning, development, and design?

New Member Benefits for American Trails Members

American Trails is announcing new benefits for our members, including discounts at top outdoor recreation retailers!

New Member Benefits for American Trails Members

American Trails is announcing new benefits for our members, including discounts at top outdoor recreation retailers!

NRPA Equity Action Plan

As many as 100 million people — 30 percent of the U.S. population — do not have ready access to the lifesaving and life-enhancing benefits parks and recreation provides.

NRPA Equity Action Plan

As many as 100 million people — 30 percent of the U.S. population — do not have ready access to the lifesaving and life-enhancing benefits parks and recreation provides.

FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers

Information on apps that can be used for trail management that would be suitable for volunteer-type organizations.

FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers

Information on apps that can be used for trail management that would be suitable for volunteer-type organizations.

Art Ports Allow More Options for Public Art

This new products proposes infrastructural necessities of public art be decoupled from the work, and instead be a part of the Active Transportation landscape. This manifests in flexible, reusable, foundational footings designed with temporary and permanent public art opportunities in mind.

Art Ports Allow More Options for Public Art

This new products proposes infrastructural necessities of public art be decoupled from the work, and instead be a part of the Active Transportation landscape. This manifests in flexible, reusable, foundational footings designed with temporary and permanent public art opportunities in mind.

Sensing the Trail

Levaware systems is offering IoT intelligence to create a new type of trailhead.

Sensing the Trail

Levaware systems is offering IoT intelligence to create a new type of trailhead.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funds Help Bring Changes to Oklahoma State University (OSU) Botanical Garden

The botanical garden at OSU is undergoing improvements with the help of RTP grant funding.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funds Help Bring Changes to Oklahoma State University (OSU) Botanical Garden

The botanical garden at OSU is undergoing improvements with the help of RTP grant funding.

CRT's Recreational Trails Program Achievement Awards 2021 - Call for Nominations

The nomination form including any supporting materials and pictures, should be completed by June 30, 2021

CRT's Recreational Trails Program Achievement Awards 2021 - Call for Nominations

The nomination form including any supporting materials and pictures, should be completed by June 30, 2021

Ready, Set, Plan!?

A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.

Ready, Set, Plan!?

A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.

Resources

Advocacy

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

The Latest in Advocacy

San Jose Trails by the Numbers

Hike the Hill 2021 Priorities

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

Funding

Ready, Set, Plan!?

The Latest in Funding

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Planning and Design

Signage Solutions for Every Trail System

The Latest in Planning and Design

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Sensing the Trail

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

Concrete Trails Keep You on the Right Path

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers

The Latest in Management

San Jose Trails by the Numbers

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

Solutions to Homelessness on Trails