National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) was created in 1916 and today manages over 390 units found in all 50 states and some of the U.S. territories. NPS supports and operates trails in three interlocking arenas: trails in parks, technical assistance to States and communities, and administration of much of the National Trails System.
Trainings by National Park Service
October 22, 2020:
Make it Count: Collecting and Applying Trail Count Data
September 10, 2020:
Effective Wayfinding Signage: Trail System Planning, Design, and Implementation
August 27, 2020:
The Catalytic Impact of Trails on Communities
August 06, 2020:
Trail Analytics and Data Storytelling
July 01, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Planning for Successful Communities & Landscape Conservation
June 25, 2020:
The Greenway Imperative: A Call to Action
June 17, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Partnering with Communities to Conserve Battlefields
May 20, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Connecting the Appalachian Trail, Conservation Landscapes, & Communities
May 14, 2020:
Common Ground: Shared Goals for the Trails and Health Communities
May 07, 2020:
Place-based CPTED for Safe Trails
May 06, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Creating Bearwise Communities
April 30, 2020:
How Mobile Work Crews Enhance Trail Maintenance
April 23, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Boulder, Colorado’s Open Space
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
March 25, 2020:
Network for Landscape Conservation: NPS Connected Conservation Webinar Series - Using State-Side LWCF Grants to Improve Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
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
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
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
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
September 21, 2017:
Connecting Communities
August 31, 2017:
Reducing Crime One Trail at a Time
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
Resources posted by National Park Service
June 15, 2020: Prepare to Launch!
June 15, 2020: Water Trail Planning 101
February 05, 2020: Accessibility in the National Park Service
April 10, 2019: Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Sustainable Trail Guidelines
December 31, 2018: Trails for America
July 13, 2018: National Park Service Active Transportation Guidebook
March 06, 2018: Caring for Cairns at Acadia National Park
January 19, 2018: Guide to Sustainable Mountain Trails
January 19, 2018: Sustainability of Backcountry Trails
January 12, 2018: Improving Public Health through Public Parks and Trails
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