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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 Design Details The Wins and Losses

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trail Design Details The Wins and Losses

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September 11th National Memorial Trail

An effort is underway to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 with a memorial trail that traverses 1,300 miles.

September 11th National Memorial Trail

An effort is underway to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 with a memorial trail that traverses 1,300 miles.

2020 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.

2020 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

A report on the use and benefits of Federal Recreational Trails Program funds across the United States.

Geographic Information System (GIS) For Beginners

Gathering GIS data can help create maps for trails. This guide for beginners will tell you how to get started.

Geographic Information System (GIS) For Beginners

Gathering GIS data can help create maps for trails. This guide for beginners will tell you how to get started.

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

The future for outdoor recreation. To continue building a robust future for outdoor recreation, the outdoor sector needs investments in outdoor infrastructure, businesses that support collaboration and sustainable growth, a talent pipeline to build a skilled workforce, and marketing resources that ensure quality and equity.

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

The future for outdoor recreation. To continue building a robust future for outdoor recreation, the outdoor sector needs investments in outdoor infrastructure, businesses that support collaboration and sustainable growth, a talent pipeline to build a skilled workforce, and marketing resources that ensure quality and equity.

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards - Call for Nominations

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of the nation’s leading national and regional trail-related organizations, is excited to announce plans for the 2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards recognizing outstanding trail projects funded by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards - Call for Nominations

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), a federation of the nation’s leading national and regional trail-related organizations, is excited to announce plans for the 2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards recognizing outstanding trail projects funded by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service is pleased to announce 48 funded projects.

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service is pleased to announce 48 funded projects.

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.

Walton Family Foundation Trail Program Implementation

The goal of this report is to highlight greenway trail programs, policy, funding, and design trends, as well as best practices. This peer city and aspirational city report summarizes data gathered from eight peer cities and two aspirational cities and compares it against data from the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) region.

Walton Family Foundation Trail Program Implementation

The goal of this report is to highlight greenway trail programs, policy, funding, and design trends, as well as best practices. This peer city and aspirational city report summarizes data gathered from eight peer cities and two aspirational cities and compares it against data from the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) region.

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!

Resources

Advocacy

National River Cleanup® Organizers Handbook

The Latest in Advocacy

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

San Jose Trails by the Numbers

Funding

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

The Latest in Funding

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

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