Design a trail to last 100 years

The challenges of balancing ecological protection, physical management and social demands on natural surface hiking, equestrian, mountain biking and multi-use trails can be overwhelming. However, it IS possible to meet these challenges by designing sustainable trails that are created to last into the next century.

Equestrian Trail Design for Urban Multi-Use Trails

This webinar will address methods used in constructing equestrian trails for multi-use while also including ADA interface in an urban environment.

The Future of Transportation and Recreation Trail Projects Utilizing Youth and Conservation Corps

Corps are embedded in their communities and serve as cost-effective, common-sense partners that show up ready to work, manage their own crews, and help increase your staff capacity. Learn how you can engage the next generation of diverse trail, transportation, and recreation professionals!

The Nature of Trail Aesthetics

Four concepts generate all trail aesthetics for better or worse. Learn how to use them to shape any type of trail for the better.

Volunteer Stewardship Tools

Managing volunteers to achieve high quality trail stewardship work for land managers is not easy. Explore the tools and resources available to you that will help you start, expand or enhance your outdoor stewardship volunteer program, achieving your goals, and providing exceptional service to land managers.

Counting Trail Users

Until recently, user count data was collected manually through an annual volunteer effort. In 2017, however, a program in Pennsylvania took their count program to the next level by rolling out 17 automated Eco-Counters in all four corners of the state.

Photos from the International Trails Symposium in Syracuse

American Trails hosted the 24th International Trails Symposium and Training Institute in Syracuse, New York April 28 - May 1, 2019.

Social Media + Trails: Growing and Engaging Your Followers

With the growing popularity of social media many trail professionals have questions and concerns about what social media can mean for their trails. This webinar will help answer those questions.

The State of Latino Green Space

Green space initiatives that take community concerns, needs, and desires into consideration may be most effective at improving Latino physical and mental well-being. Green spaces support public health in many ways—they filter air, remove pollution, attenuate noise, cool temperatures, replenish ground water, mitigate stormwater, and can provide food [53, 54]. Beyond these benefits, however, are the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of green space, as discussed below.

Greater Des Moines Water Trails Economic Impact Study

Greater Des Moines Water Trails will annually pour tens of millions of dollars into the regional economy, a new analysis shows.

 

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Benefits of Trails

“Walk Easy; Hike Strong”: A Veteran’S Journey Of Discovery On The Arizona Trail

The Latest in Benefits of Trails

Warriors On The Trail

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, And More Creative

Tourism Benefits Encourage Closing Trail Links In Florida

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Training

Equestrian Trail Design For Urban Multi-Use Trails

The Latest in Training

The Future Of Transportation And Recreation Trail Projects Utilizing Youth And Conservation Corps

The Nature Of Trail Aesthetics

Social Media + Trails: Growing And Engaging Your Followers

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Trail Culture

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (Jedi): Part 2 (Jedi Strategies For Your Organization)

The Latest in Trail Culture

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (Jedi): Part 1 (The What And Why Of Jedi)

A Cross-Country Trail To Connect A Nation: The Great American Rail-Trail

Ten National Recreation Trails To Check Out In New York

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Trail Industry

Counting Trail Users

The Latest in Trail Industry

Photos From The International Trails Symposium In Syracuse

Crt's Recreational Trails Program Achievement Awards 2019 - Call For Nominations

Utah Avalanche Center

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Funding

My Two Cents – Innovative Trail Funding Proposal For States And Localities

The Latest in Funding

Extremeterrain’S Clean Trail Grant Program

2019 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

Trails Fund And Insurance Program

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Research

The State Of Latino Green Space

The Latest in Research

Greater Des Moines Water Trails Economic Impact Study

Case Studies Of Water Trail Impacts On Rural Communities

Multi-Use Trail Surface Study

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Trail Standards and Best Practices

Design A Trail To Last 100 Years

The Latest in Trail Standards and Best Practices

Volunteer Stewardship Tools

Strategy And Plan Of Action For The Water Trails Community

North Country Trail Handbook

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Professionally recorded videos of our most exciting sessions.

High energy, 18-minute presentations on trail innovation.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series

Dynamic online trails training

Trail Ambassador Program

Volunteer to walk, bike, & paddle America’s best trails

Diversity American Trails advances the development of diverse, high quality trails and greenways for the benefit of people and communities.
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