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posted Apr 10, 2019

Gary Vernon (The Walton Family Foundation)

Gary joined the Walton Family Foundation in 2015, supporting Steuart and Tom Walton full-time with cycling and trail building projects.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Willie Wildlife Marsh

The Willie Wildlife Marsh Interpretive Trail is a wonderful example of an accessible trail that blends into the natural environment.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Western Piedmont Trail

This project demonstrates the impressive range of expertise of Montgomery County Parks’ staff in not only providing exceptional service to park patrons, but also in restoring and re-connecting a highly functional segment of stream within one of the most pristine and biologically unique watersheds in the County.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Three Creeks Trail

The Three Creeks Trail is a milestone project. It marks the 60th mile of the City’s growing urban trail network.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Tahoe East Shore Trail Alliance

Ultimately, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will circumnavigate the entire Lake Tahoe perimeter; connecting communities, parks, overlooks, beaches, and businesses.


posted Apr 10, 2019

The Georgia Mountains Children’s Forest Network

By enhancing and expanding successful programs offered through strong Forest Service partnerships, this Children’s Forest Network cultivates an understanding of public lands and fosters participation in the care of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its surrounding lands and forests.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Major Taylor Trail Mural

An example of public art that does much more than improve aesthetics, it gives trail users a chance to interpret cultural history and thus a reason to stop and appreciate the Little Calumet River.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Trails for Health Award: City of Baton Rouge

The Baton Rouge Health District consists of a series of new roads and a Health Loop trail lined with parks that will improve pedestrian access, add exercise paths, and promote outdoor activity and fitness.


posted Apr 10, 2019

Hidden Lakes Trail Network, Perito Moreno National Park, Argentina

Tompkins Conservation and Imagen de Chile launched an initiative to promote Chilean Patagonia’s scenic 1,700-mile route, located between Puerto Montt and Cape Horn, and its 17 national parks and more than 60 surrounding communities. The Route of Parks was opened at the end of 2018.


published Apr 2019

CRT's Recreational Trails Program Achievement Awards 2019 - Call for Nominations

by American Trails Staff

Nominations for the 2019 Coalition for Recreational Trails Achievement Awards are due May 1, 2019.