posted Dec 31, 2018
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National Park Service
A 1966 study headed by Stuart Udall on the feasibility of a National Trails System
posted Dec 19, 2018
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American Trails Staff
Are you worried about the future of our trails and public lands, but not sure what you can do? Calling your congressional delegation about trails issues is one of the most powerful things we can do as individuals.
posted Dec 17, 2018
The Forest Service has a tradition of partnership as old as the Service itself. In the broad sense, partnership denotes sharing a common interest with the Forest Service in National Forest values and a relationship in pursuit of those common interests.
Please keep in mind that this is just a guide. It is not meant to replace, supersede or compete with FSM 1580 or FSH 1509.11. The guide provides direction to reference sources. It also may alleviate research, but not eliminate it. Its biggest value may be in helping develop creative thinking about partnerships and what is possible within the authorities now in place. The information provided in this Desk Guide is current up to its 2003 date of publication, but keep in mind that like everything else things change, so always refer back to the appropriate FSM or FSH for any updates to agreement provisions and direction.
posted Dec 14, 2018
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American Trails Staff
Permanent Memorial to Take Shape under the Watchful Eyes of Two SWA Designers
posted Dec 11, 2018
An emerging grant program known as the “Trails Fund” serves the dual goals of bringing insurance expertise and continuity to the trails industry, while leveraging insurance commission and premium.
posted Nov 19, 2018
This document provides guidelines to help managers make decisions in a sustainable manner for major trailheads all along the CDNST. Overall principles given here relate to all trailhead sites. However, they also include more detailed guidelines specific to the highly varied settings along the Continental Divide.
posted Nov 19, 2018
These guidelines offer direction and define goals to facilitate the design and development of a San Francisco Bay Trail system that is safe, connected and continuous; provides a positive user experience that encourages people to use the trail; and maximizes access to and use by the broadest spectrum of people possible.
posted Nov 16, 2018
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Dedicated volunteers are working to improve and complete the trail that runs across seven northern states.
posted Nov 15, 2018
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Kristen Wicker with Five Rivers MetroParks
When advocates gather, trail magic happens.
posted Nov 13, 2018
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Jim Schmid
Cindy's story begins in the Rocky Mountain wilderness on a unique and extraordinary journey: two parents leading their young children 3,100 miles on the backs of llamas.
