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Economics 1,200+ Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Over 1,200 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 1,200+ Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Over 1,200 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 Trails for Under-Resourced Youth Effective Programs to Improve Access and Use of Trails for Youth from Under-Resourced Communities

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Trails for Under-Resourced Youth Effective Programs to Improve Access and Use of Trails for Youth from Under-Resourced Communities

Latest Articles

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The reemergence of earmarks in the infrastructure and appropriations process in Congress is creating huge opportunity for trail projects that are ready to go.

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The reemergence of earmarks in the infrastructure and appropriations process in Congress is creating huge opportunity for trail projects that are ready to go.

2020 Annual Report

American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

2020 Annual Report

American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Welch and Curtis Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Funding for Recreational Trails -- HR 1864

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Welch and Curtis Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Funding for Recreational Trails -- HR 1864

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Funding available for trail maintenance efforts on USFS lands.

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Funding available for trail maintenance efforts on USFS lands.

Trail Etiquette - What to Do with Horse Poo

Lora Goerlich, American Trails contributor and equestrian expert, shares trail etiquette around horse manure.

Trail Etiquette - What to Do with Horse Poo

Lora Goerlich, American Trails contributor and equestrian expert, shares trail etiquette around horse manure.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

The National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program was created to train smart volunteer and professional sawyers across the nation.

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

The National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program was created to train smart volunteer and professional sawyers across the nation.

The House of Representatives has Passed the Outdoors for All Act!

Public Lands and local parks play a vital role in the physical, social and economic well-being of our communities. The Outdoors for All Act will help underserved communities access parks and public lands, protect areas sacred to Indigenous peoples, ensure clean and safe drinking water, and promote the outdoor recreation economy.

The House of Representatives has Passed the Outdoors for All Act!

Public Lands and local parks play a vital role in the physical, social and economic well-being of our communities. The Outdoors for All Act will help underserved communities access parks and public lands, protect areas sacred to Indigenous peoples, ensure clean and safe drinking water, and promote the outdoor recreation economy.

Smart Outdoor Inc. is Bringing Innovative Signs to Trails in New York and Beyond

Westchester County New York and Friends of Westchester County Parks, in collaboration with Westchester County Parks, announce collaboration with Smart Outdoor to enhance 34.6-mile running trail.

Smart Outdoor Inc. is Bringing Innovative Signs to Trails in New York and Beyond

Westchester County New York and Friends of Westchester County Parks, in collaboration with Westchester County Parks, announce collaboration with Smart Outdoor to enhance 34.6-mile running trail.

Important Updates Regarding the International Trails Symposium

American Trails will now be hosting the International Trails Symposium in February of 2022. By moving to this later date we are able to maintain an in-person symposium for those who can travel to Reno.

Important Updates Regarding the International Trails Symposium

American Trails will now be hosting the International Trails Symposium in February of 2022. By moving to this later date we are able to maintain an in-person symposium for those who can travel to Reno.

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

Resources

Advocacy

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

The Latest in Advocacy

The House of Representatives has Passed the Outdoors for All Act!

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

Five Iconic Trails Under 50 Miles

Funding

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The Latest in Funding

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

Planning and Design

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The Latest in Planning and Design

Smart Outdoor Inc. is Bringing Innovative Signs to Trails in New York and Beyond

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Design for Understanding: Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

Concrete Trails Keep You on the Right Path

Best Pants for Trail Work

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

The Latest in Management

Solutions to Homelessness on Trails

Perceptions of Conflict Surrounding Future E-Bike Use on the Arizona Trail

Equestrian Etiquette - Protecting Trees and Park Structures