published Apr 2020

Thinking of Hitting the Trail During COVID-19? Answer These 5 Questions First.

by Mike Passo with American Trails

Before you go on any outdoor adventures you need to ask yourself these questions to confirm if your plans are safe and appropriate.

published May 2020

Gear Up for National Trails Day!

National Trails Day is coming up fast, so now is the time to make sure you are prepared for the trail. Here are some suggestions from the American Trails staff on gear we love.

published Apr 2020

Five Reasons Trail Research Matters

by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails

Trails are invaluable assets to any community, and when it comes to procuring funding, building coalitions, providing the best trail access, and more, trail research is one of the best tools available for showing that worth.

published Mar 2020

The Respite of Trails and Outdoor Recreation

by Mike Passo with American Trails

America’s incomparable system of national scenic, historic, and recreational trails is the perfect way to sustain your mental and physical health, while maintaining the social distancing that is required in these challenging times.

published Mar 2020

What Coronavirus Means for Outdoor Recreation

The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in widespread social distancing measures across the United States, but what does that mean for outdoor recreation? We are bringing you the latest news, updates, and announcements on cancellations, closures, alternative recreation experiences, and more.

posted Feb 4, 2020

Sustainable Recreation and Tourism on Public Lands: A Strategy for Applied Research

Presenting: Lee Cerveny, Monika Derrien, and Anna Miller - US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station and Utah State University, Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

posted Feb 4, 2020

Overview of Interagency Visitor Use Management Council Visitor Capacity and Monitoring Guidebooks

The Interagency Visitor Use Management Council (IVUMC) Visitor Use Management framework (the framework) is a planning process for visitor use management (or recreation management) that can be incorporated into existing agency planning and decision-making processes.

posted Feb 4, 2020

Visitor Use Monitoring Program Development and Implementation

Webinar #2 will focus on understanding how to develop and implement a visitor use monitoring program along with a few applied examples from a municipal level open space program in Boulder, Colorado.

published Dec 2019

ldaho’s Billion Dollar Motorized Recreation Industry

by National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)

ldaho’s motorized recreation industry is BIG business

published Dec 2019

Public Outreach, Marketing, and Interpretation Skills and Competencies

by American Trails Staff

Database management; website development; trail and facility inventories; trail assessment and maintenance records; identifying and gathering needed information.