published Jan 2022
by
Appalachian Mountain Club
Outdoor leadership skills can be developed and improved over time through a combination of self-study,
formal training and experience. Leadership trainings are offered frequently by volunteers and staff of the
AMC. The trainings range from a single day to a weekend. If you are looking for additional training,
the AMC offers several courses each season through the Guided Outdoors program.
posted Jul 15, 2022
For trails to be considered “sustainable” they must meet these recreational needs while providing adequate protection to the environment while minimizing trail maintenance.
published Jul 2022
by
Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
Trails research can help support trail management decision-making and funding by providing objective, quantitative information describing trail users, their numbers and demographics, preferences, and economic expenditures.
published Mar 2008
Off-road vehicles can have a substantial impact on the experience of other non-motorized visitors on trails that are shared or even on adjacent forest or park settings.
published Dec 2008
This research investigated the influence of several use-related, environmental, and managerial factors on soil loss on recreational trails and roads at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service.
published Nov 2008
The sustainable management of ATV use is an expensive proposition requiring careful design, construction, and maintenance of ATV trails.
published Jun 2022
by
U.S. Geological Survey
This research assessed the condition and sustainability of the trail system at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a National Park Service unit that partners with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the management of this unit.
published Dec 2019
This research investigates the influence of layout and design on the severity of trail degradation.
published Mar 2016
This article reviews the most recent and relevant recreation ecology studies that have been applied in wildland settings to avoid or minimize resource impacts.
published Nov 2016
Results from a review of the literature and three scientific studies are presented to model and clarify the influence of factors that substantially influence trail soil loss and that can be manipulated by trail professionals to sustain high traffic while minimizing soil loss over time.