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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.

Training Regional Trails Training Program Workshops that focus on stewardship skills and program development for trail organizations.

Training Regional Trails Training Program Workshops that focus on stewardship skills and program development for trail organizations.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trail Ambassador Programs Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (Part 1 of 2)

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trail Ambassador Programs Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (Part 1 of 2)

Latest Articles

Trail User Survey Library

These Trail User Survey examples show how trails across the country are listening to their trail users to gather data for funding, maintenance, events, and more.

Trail User Survey Library

These Trail User Survey examples show how trails across the country are listening to their trail users to gather data for funding, maintenance, events, and more.

The American Trails 2021 Costume Contest is Now Open!

It's time to show off your costume outdoors and enter the 4th annual American Trails Costume Contest! Enter by November 1st!

The American Trails 2021 Costume Contest is Now Open!

It's time to show off your costume outdoors and enter the 4th annual American Trails Costume Contest! Enter by November 1st!

Sun Corridor Trail Alliance Action Plan

The SCTA Action Plan serves as a checklist of guiding tasks for the new organization as it continues to move the Sun Corridor Trail forward.

Sun Corridor Trail Alliance Action Plan

The SCTA Action Plan serves as a checklist of guiding tasks for the new organization as it continues to move the Sun Corridor Trail forward.

Launching a Successful Civilian Climate Corps

This paper outlines ways to achieve two key goals: First, to create career paths for young people; and secondly, to improve the U.S.’ ability to counter, and adapt to climate change, especially in communities that have suffered from environmental injustices.

Launching a Successful Civilian Climate Corps

This paper outlines ways to achieve two key goals: First, to create career paths for young people; and secondly, to improve the U.S.’ ability to counter, and adapt to climate change, especially in communities that have suffered from environmental injustices.

Withlacoochee State Trail

This National Recreation Trail is enjoyed by more than 350,000 hikers, cyclists, skaters, runners, and horseback riders every year.

Withlacoochee State Trail

This National Recreation Trail is enjoyed by more than 350,000 hikers, cyclists, skaters, runners, and horseback riders every year.

The Maah Daah Hey Trail Sully Restoration and Surfacing

The Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDHT) is a legendary 144-mile non-motorized, single-track trail that runs from Medora to south of Watford City in North Dakota.

The Maah Daah Hey Trail Sully Restoration and Surfacing

The Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDHT) is a legendary 144-mile non-motorized, single-track trail that runs from Medora to south of Watford City in North Dakota.

September 11th National Memorial Trail to Offer Interactive Map

The September 11th National Memorial Trail is a 1,300-mile system of trails and roadways that link the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

September 11th National Memorial Trail to Offer Interactive Map

The September 11th National Memorial Trail is a 1,300-mile system of trails and roadways that link the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

RTP - Workforce Development, Equity, and Climate Resiliency

The Recreational Trails Program directly addresses our desire to put young people to work, provide equitable access to nature, and provide resilient responses to natural disasters

RTP - Workforce Development, Equity, and Climate Resiliency

The Recreational Trails Program directly addresses our desire to put young people to work, provide equitable access to nature, and provide resilient responses to natural disasters

Be Trail Kind - Trails Are Common Ground Initiative Launches

No matter our differences in backgrounds or how we choose to enjoy the great outdoors, trails create common ground that connects us. Access to trails is a privilege we acknowledge and can only safeguard through our actions toward one another.

Be Trail Kind - Trails Are Common Ground Initiative Launches

No matter our differences in backgrounds or how we choose to enjoy the great outdoors, trails create common ground that connects us. Access to trails is a privilege we acknowledge and can only safeguard through our actions toward one another.

Over $14,000 in Giveaways for our 10-Year Webinar Anniversary!

American Trails is celebrating a decade of our Advancing Trails Webinar Series and giving away awesome swag as a thank you to our webinar viewers and supporters for being a part of this milestone. Check out the giveaways below, and thank you to all the sponsors who donated amazing items!

Over $14,000 in Giveaways for our 10-Year Webinar Anniversary!

American Trails is celebrating a decade of our Advancing Trails Webinar Series and giving away awesome swag as a thank you to our webinar viewers and supporters for being a part of this milestone. Check out the giveaways below, and thank you to all the sponsors who donated amazing items!

Walking Toward Peace: Veterans Healing on America’s Trails

Jim Schmid reviews Cindy Ross' new book "Walking Toward Peace: Veterans Healing on America’s Trails"

Walking Toward Peace: Veterans Healing on America’s Trails

Jim Schmid reviews Cindy Ross' new book "Walking Toward Peace: Veterans Healing on America’s Trails"

Resources

Advocacy

RTP - Workforce Development, Equity, and Climate Resiliency

The Latest in Advocacy

National River Cleanup® Organizers Handbook

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

Funding

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

The Latest in Funding

Federal Funding FAQ’s

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

Planning and Design

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

The Latest in Planning and Design

Signage Solutions for Every Trail System

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Sensing the Trail

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

Trail User Survey Library

The Latest in Management

Digging Into the Numbers Behind the Pandemic Trail Boom

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers