American Trails

April 17 - 21, 2023: 2023 International Trails Symposium and Training Institute

December 15, 2022: U.S. Bicycle Route System: Success Stories from Across the Network

December 01, 2022: Wilderness Trails: Special Places, Special Considerations

November 17, 2022: The National Digital Trails Project

November 03, 2022: Effective Communication with Elected Officials

October 27, 2022: Building a Trail Foundation from the Ground Up

October 06, 2022: Effectively Using Social Media to Market Your Trail or Organization

September 22, 2022: Study, Action, and Reflection

September 15, 2022: Enhancing Trail Stewardship through Leave No Trace

September 08, 2022: Trail Planning Technology

September 01, 2022: How to Develop a Trail Crew Leader Program

August 30, 2022: Legacy Trails Grant Program

August 25, 2022: Collective Impact: Building a Trail Collective

August 18, 2022: Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

August 04, 2022: How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

July 28, 2022: Understanding Your Trail Users: Enhancing Trail Management Using Location Intelligence

July 21, 2022: Trails for Us: How Trails Benefit Local Communities

July 14, 2022: The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

July 07, 2022: National Water Trails

June 30, 2022: Fundamentals of National Recreation Trails

June 16, 2022: Recommended Liability Insurance for Trails Practitioners

June 09, 2022: Building Communities in Support of Sustainable, Natural Surface, Multi-Use Public Trails

June 02, 2022: Engaging Kids on Trails

May 26, 2022: Slow and Say Hello

May 12, 2022: The Trans Bhutan Trail

May 05, 2022: Increasing Community Engagement on Local Trails During National Trails Day®

April 28, 2022: Residential Real Estate and Rail-Trails

April 21, 2022: Risk Management for Trails and Bike Parks

April 14, 2022: Revitalizing Rural Economies and Strengthening Main Streets Through Trails

April 07, 2022: Utilizing Signage to Secure Sponsorship, Funding, and Trail Enhancements

March 31, 2022: 3 Funding Programs in Support of Trail Stewardship

March 24, 2022: Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS) Mobile Application

March 17, 2022: The 10 Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge

March 10, 2022: COVID Conservation Corps

March 03, 2022: Introduction to Trail Assessment Using UTAP and HETAP

February 26, 2022: Trail Construction (Feb 26, 2022)

February 25, 2022: Trail Maintenance (Feb 25, 2022)

February 24, 2022: Trail Maintenance Management Program Development (Feb 24, 2022)

February 24, 2022: Festivals and Events: The Devil is in the Details

February 23, 2022: Volunteer Program Development (Feb 23, 2022)

February 18, 2022: Trail Crew Leader Training Field Skills (Feb 18, 2022)

February 17, 2022: Walking Towards Peace: Veterans Healing on America’s Trails

February 09, 2022: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Feb 9, 2022)

February 08, 2022: Introduction to Trail Planning (Feb 8, 2022)

February 03, 2022: Connecting Across the Continent

February 02, 2022: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Feb 2, 2022)

February 01, 2022: Introduction to Trail Planning (Feb 1, 2022)

January 27, 2022: Trail Ambassador Programs: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (Part 2 of 2)

January 20, 2022: Successful Partnering for the Appalachian Trail

December 16, 2021: Adaptive Mountain Biking

December 09, 2021: Wheels and Legs: Reducing Nonmotorized Trails Conflicts

December 02, 2021: Mechanized Trailbuilding: A Primer

November 18, 2021: How GIS Can Be Used to Save the Places We Love

November 10, 2021: Trails Count: Getting the Most Out of Trail Use Data

November 04, 2021: Developing a Trail Competency Framework

October 28, 2021: Trail Ambassador Programs: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices (Part 1 of 2)

October 07, 2021: From SOQ to IDIQ: Trail Contracting Models

October 03, 2021: Trail Construction (Oct 3, 2021)

October 02, 2021: OHV Trail Construction (Oct 2, 2021)

October 01, 2021: Trail Accessibility and Aggregate Surface Trail Construction (Oct 1, 2021)

September 30, 2021: Trail Maintenance (Sept 30, 2021 6PM -8PM)

September 30, 2021: Trail Maintenance (Sept 30, 2021 2PM - 4PM)

September 30, 2021: Volunteer Program Development (Sept 30, 2021)

September 29, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Field Skills (Sept 29, 2021)

September 29, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Sept 29, 2021)

September 28, 2021: Rails-with-Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

September 23, 2021: Strategies for Civilian Climate Corps Program Investments

September 19, 2021: Trail Construction (Sept 19, 2021)

September 18, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Field Skills (Sept 18, 2021)

September 17, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning, Design, and Construction (Sept 17, 2021 2PM - 4PM)

September 17, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning, Design, and Construction (Sept 17, 2021 6PM - 8PM)

September 17, 2021: Volunteer Program Development (Sept 17, 2021)

September 16, 2021: Trail Maintenance (Sept 16, 2021 6PM - 8PM)

September 16, 2021: Trail Maintenance (Sept 16, 2021 2PM - 4PM)

September 16, 2021: Trail Maintenance Management Program Development (Sept 16, 2021)

September 15, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Sept 15, 2021)

September 15, 2021: Feasibility Study of the 90-Mile Multi-Use Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail

September 09, 2021: Trails are Common Ground

September 08, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Sept 8, 2021)

September 07, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning, Design, and Construction (Sept 7, 2021)

September 02, 2021: The Value of Trail Assessments

September 01, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Sept 1, 2021)

August 31, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning, Design, and Construction (Aug 31, 2021)

August 26, 2021: Introduction to Trail Management (Part 3 of 3)

August 25, 2021: Intro to Trail Maintenance Management (Aug 25, 2021)

August 24, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning, Design, and Construction (Aug 24, 2021)

August 19, 2021: Understanding National Water Trails: From Application to Designation

August 18, 2021: Intro to Trail Maintenance Management (Aug 18, 2021)

August 17, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Aug 17, 2021)

August 11, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training Leadership Skills (Aug 11, 2021)

August 10, 2021: Intro to Trail Maintenance Management

August 07, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training (Field Skills)

August 06, 2021: Introduction to Trail Design and Construction

August 06, 2021: Volunteer Program Development

August 05, 2021: Trail Maintenance

August 05, 2021: Trail Maintenance Management Program Development

August 03, 2021: Introduction to Trail Design and Construction

August 03, 2021: Volunteer Program Development

July 31, 2021: Trail Crew Leader Training (Field Skills)

July 29, 2021: Trail Design Details: The Wins and Losses

July 26, 2021: Introduction to Trail Design and Construction

July 22, 2021: Return on Investment of Trails and Parks

July 14, 2021: Trail Construction Costs, Risks, and Tips for Success

July 01, 2021: Using Wildlife Fright Distances to Inform Trail Planning

June 24, 2021: Current and Future Trends in Equestrian Trails

June 17, 2021: Introduction to Trail Design and Development (Part 2 of 3)

June 10, 2021: Understanding the National Recreation Trails (NRT) Program

June 03, 2021: Using Interactive Maps to Engage Trail Users

May 27, 2021: Creating a SMART Sustainable Safety Sign Initiative Program

May 20, 2021: Using Signage to Turn Your Trail into a Destination

May 13, 2021: Integrating Trails into Park Planning

May 06, 2021: Introduction to Trail Planning (Part 1 of 3)

April 29, 2021: Assessing Trails: LiDAR Assisted Trail Topography Evaluation (LATTE)

April 22, 2021: Effective Programs to Improve Access and Use of Trails for Youth from Under-Resourced Communities

February 25, 2021: Journeys North: A Thru-Hike of the Pacific Crest Trail

February 18, 2021: Collective Impact and Sustainable Trails

February 11, 2021: The Catalytic Impact of Trails

February 04, 2021: From Industrial Site to Trail Destination

January 28, 2021: Brownfields to Trails: Steps to Success

January 21, 2021: Making Meaningful Spaces: A Brief Survey of Integrative Active Transportation

January 12, 2021: Expedition Antarctica (and Beyond): How I Learnt to Sail

December 10, 2020: Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks

December 03, 2020: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Trails: Crawford Path Case Study

November 05, 2020: Technology in Trail Building and Planning: Drones and LiDAR

October 29, 2020: Perceptions of Conflict Surrounding Future E-Bike Use on the Arizona Trail

October 22, 2020: Make it Count: Collecting and Applying Trail Count Data

October 15, 2020: Using Volunteers to Maintain Trails in Parks

October 08, 2020: Reconnecting Children with Nature

October 01, 2020: Managing High-Use Trails

September 24, 2020: Trail Marking Standards Across Varying Landscapes

September 17, 2020: Making Connections: The National Digital Trails Network Project

September 10, 2020: Effective Wayfinding Signage: Trail System Planning, Design, and Implementation

August 27, 2020: Balancing Recreational Area Use with Homelessness and Vagrancy

August 20, 2020: Trail Development: Considerations for Adaptive Mountain Biking

August 06, 2020: Trail Analytics and Data Storytelling

July 30, 2020: Successful Models in Developing and Maintaining Private Equestrian Trail Systems

July 21, 2020: Advancing Trails Through Maps, Apps, and Analysis Tools

July 16, 2020: Expanding and Strengthening Partnerships and Engagement Opportunities Through Mountain Biking

July 09, 2020: How to Create an Instant Urban Trail

June 30, 2020: Sustainable Advantage: Outdoor Recreation and Rural Community Development in California

June 25, 2020: The Greenway Imperative: A Call to Action

June 18, 2020: CEQA Strategies to Streamline Wildfire Fuel Reduction

June 11, 2020: Gatehouses and Greenways: Interactive Community Engagement for Trails

June 02, 2020: Leveraging Outdoor Recreation to Revitalize Rural Economies

May 27, 2020: Creating Culture Change Through Outdoor Recreation

May 21, 2020: Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Bridges and Boardwalks

May 14, 2020: Common Ground: Shared Goals for the Trails and Health Communities

May 07, 2020: Place-based CPTED for Safe Trails

April 30, 2020: How Mobile Work Crews Enhance Trail Maintenance

April 23, 2020: Tech on the Trail: Engaging Kids on Hiking Trails Using Technology

April 16, 2020: Equestrian Trail Design and Best Practices

April 02, 2020: Introduction to Great Trails Workshops: What Makes a Great Trail Great?

March 25, 2020: Trails Move People: Articulating the Impact and Amplifying the Voice of the Trails Community

February 20, 2020: Solutions for Managing Conflict on Shared-Use Trails

January 23, 2020: From Trail Maps to Trail Apps – Connecting with Visitors via Mobile Devices

December 05, 2019: The Future of Transportation and Recreation Trail Projects

November 05, 2019: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): Part 2 (JEDI Strategies For Your Organization)

October 24, 2019: The Nature of Trail Aesthetics

September 18, 2019: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): Part 1 (The What and Why of JEDI)

August 22, 2019: Equestrian Trail Design for Urban Shared Use Trails

August 08, 2019: Youth Serving Accessibility

July 18, 2019: Social Media + Trails: Growing and Engaging Your Followers

June 20, 2019: Designing Near Wetlands, Streams, Forests, and Other Environmental Resources

May 30, 2019: Improve Your Volunteer Stewardship Toolbox

April 28 - May 01, 2019: 2019 International Trails Symposium

March 21, 2019: Trail Towns - Leveraging Trails for Community and Economic Development

February 28, 2019: Now That e-Bikes Are On Trails, What Do We Know?

January 17, 2019: Investment Opportunity: How to Make Your Trail Irresistible to Private Funders

December 06, 2018: Building Strong Volunteer Partner Organizations: A Success Story

November 15, 2018: Managing Winter Trails: Increasing Opportunities and Adapting to Climate Change

October 11, 2018: Working Together to Develop, Promote, and Fund Active Tourism

September 20, 2018: The Devil is in the Details: Common Trail Design Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

August 23, 2018: How They Did It: Advocacy, Planning, and Creating Equestrian Trails Through Organization

July 26, 2018: Engage Your Elected Officials! The Importance of Political Leadership

June 28, 2018: Leveraging People and Places: Trails as Economic Development

May 24, 2018: A World of Trails: The International Trails Movement

April 26, 2018: Getting the Word Out about Accessibility of Trails and Outdoor Recreation

April 12, 2018: Creating Accessible Trails with Universally Designed Interpretation

April 05, 2018: Accessibility: Outdoor Developed Areas Final Rule

March 12, 2018: Introduction to Trail Safe!

March 08, 2018: Sustainable Trails for All

February 21, 2018: Trail Construction Cost Realities

January 11, 2018: Communicating the Benefits of Trails

December 07, 2017: Build a Sustainable Trail that Lasts 100 Years

November 09, 2017: Electric Bicycles

October 19, 2017: Trail Users Count!

September 21, 2017: Connecting Communities

August 31, 2017: Reducing Crime One Trail at a Time

July 20, 2017: Getting to “Yes” on Greenway Trails in Your Community

June 22, 2017: Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People

February 23, 2017: Creative Reassembling of Former Railroad Corridors

January 17, 2017: Huts for Hiking, Skiing, and Biking: Why, Where, and How?

December 08, 2016: Powerful Partnerships

November 17, 2016: Trails and Greenways: What’s Next?

November 03, 2016: Current National Recreation/Water Trails: Make the Most of Your Designation!

October 20, 2016: Economic Impact of Livable Communities with Active Transportation Options

September 22, 2016: Engaging the Next Generation of Trail Stewards

September 08, 2016: Understanding the National Recreation Trails Program and National Water Trails System

August 11, 2016: Rail-Trails, Smart-Growth, and…Realtors?

June 23, 2016: Leveraging Cross-Sector Partnerships and Technology

May 19, 2016: Trails and Towns Together

April 21, 2016: The FAST Act

March 24, 2016: Trails for Heroes

February 25, 2016: Building Capacity with Volunteers

January 28, 2016: Why Resolve Conflict When You Can Prevent It?

December 03, 2015: The Role of Trails in Healthy Community Design

November 05, 2015: Plan, Design, Fund, Get Right of Way, and Build a Greenway in 1,500 Days

October 08, 2015: Youth Serving Accessibility – A Wonderful and Powerful Combination

April 19, 2015: Trail Wayfinding Systems

January 22, 2015: Water Trail Ambassador and Stewardship Programs

December 16, 2014: Towards a Mountain Trail Sustainability Ethic ~ Part 3 of 3

September 18, 2014: Horses and Trails

August 28, 2014: Fundamentals of Mountain Trail Sustainability ~ Part 2 of 3

July 14, 2014: Building Urban Trails in Difficult Places

June 26, 2014: Applying Foundations of Mountain Trail Sustainability to a Trail Network - Part 1 of 3

May 15, 2014: Integrating Habitat and Trails

February 20, 2014: Managing Trail User Conflict

January 30, 2014: Effective Fundraising for Trails and Greenways

January 09, 2014: Trails and the New Federal Accessibility Guidelines

October 24, 2013: Natural Surface Trail Tread Maintenance

September 25, 2013: Introduction to Trail Maintenance Management Planning

August 30, 2013: From the Driveway to the Trailhead – the Missing Link

July 18, 2013: Building Your Trail Right the First Time

September 12, 2012: The Third Mode: Connecting Greenways, Trails and Active Mobility

June 28, 2012: The Art of Sustainable Trail Management

May 24, 2012: Water Trail Accessibility

April 26, 2012: Telling a Better Story

September 22, 2011: Making the Case for Trails in Tight Economic Times

February 19, 2011: Other Power-driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD)

December 15, 2022: U.S. Bicycle Route System: Success Stories from Across the Network

August 30, 2022: Legacy Trails Grant Program

October 27, 2022: Building a Trail Foundation from the Ground Up

September 15, 2022: Enhancing Trail Stewardship through Leave No Trace

August 04, 2022: How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

November 17, 2022: The National Digital Trails Project

September 01, 2022: How to Develop a Trail Crew Leader Program

August 18, 2022: Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

July 21, 2022: Trails for Us: How Trails Benefit Local Communities

August 25, 2022: Collective Impact: Building a Trail Collective

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