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Economics “Shovel-ready” Trail Project Survey COVID-19 has created an economic downturn. Over 1,000 trail projects are waiting for funding to help put Americans back to work.

Economics “Shovel-ready” Trail Project Survey COVID-19 has created an economic downturn. Over 1,000 trail projects are waiting for funding to help put Americans back to work.

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

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Brownfields to Trails Steps to Success when designing in brownfields

Latest Articles

Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

This synthesis is intended to establish a baseline of the current state of knowledge and practice and to serve as a guide for trail managers and researchers.

Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

This synthesis is intended to establish a baseline of the current state of knowledge and practice and to serve as a guide for trail managers and researchers.

Texas Recently Got Their First National Water Trail

The newly designated Trinity River Paddling Trail is the first National Water Trail in Texas!

Texas Recently Got Their First National Water Trail

The newly designated Trinity River Paddling Trail is the first National Water Trail in Texas!

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Defining a trail corridor in law, policy, and planning.

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Defining a trail corridor in law, policy, and planning.

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

Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.

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

Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Remembering Joe Taylor

Longtime American Trails board member Joe Taylor passed away 12/03/2020.

Remembering Joe Taylor

Longtime American Trails board member Joe Taylor passed away 12/03/2020.

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

Solutions to graffiti on trails.

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

Solutions to graffiti on trails.

2020 Annual CRT Achievement Awards

The Coalition for Recreational Trails is pleased to announce the winners for the 2020 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards in recognition of outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

2020 Annual CRT Achievement Awards

The Coalition for Recreational Trails is pleased to announce the winners for the 2020 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards in recognition of outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.

Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan

Gwinnett County is currently the second most populous county in Georgia with more than 936,000 residents and also has a minority-majority population. By 2050, estimates project Gwinnett could grow to as many as 1.5 million residents, making it the most populated county in the state.

Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan

Gwinnett County is currently the second most populous county in Georgia with more than 936,000 residents and also has a minority-majority population. By 2050, estimates project Gwinnett could grow to as many as 1.5 million residents, making it the most populated county in the state.

Book Review: "Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks"

American Trails contributor Sam Demas reviews "Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks" by Robert and Martha Manning

Book Review: "Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks"

American Trails contributor Sam Demas reviews "Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks" by Robert and Martha Manning

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor enthusiast (including yourself)? Check out our guide for amazing gifts in every price range and for every kind of trail lover.

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor enthusiast (including yourself)? Check out our guide for amazing gifts in every price range and for every kind of trail lover.

Resources

Advocacy

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

The Latest in Advocacy

Identification of Effective Programs to Improve Access to and Use of Trails among Youth from Under-Resourced Communities

Teaching Kids to be Great Trail Stewards

American Trails “Shovel-ready” Trail Project Survey

Funding

2020 Annual CRT Achievement Awards

The Latest in Funding

Six Unique Trail Funding Solutions

Interview with Greg Harris of the Missouri Rock Island Trail

Trails Fund and Insurance Program

Planning and Design

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

The Latest in Planning and Design

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

PedNet is Making a Difference on the Ground in Missouri

Proper Signage Makes a Trail Come Alive

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Concrete Trails Keep You on the Right Path

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Best Pants for Trail Work

Proper Signage Makes a Trail Come Alive

How Permeable Pavers Make a Difference

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