published Nov 1, 2019
by
Lora Goerlich
This first hand account from American Trails contributor Lora Goerlich is a great reminder about why you need to be prepared for yellowjackets on the trail.
published Oct 31, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trails are shown to improve health both mentally and physically, yet the healthcare industry and the trails industry rarely work together. There are many reasons for this, such as logistics, bureaucracy, and communication issues. We asked some leading experts how we can begin bridging these gaps.
published Oct 29, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) are all hot topics in the outdoors world, getting more attention than ever, and increasingly being recognized for their importance.
published Oct 25, 2019
by
Doug Alderson with Florida Office of Greenways and Trails
To recognize Florida’s trail towns, the Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) developed the Florida Trail Town program in 2018, inspired by the successful trail town programs of states such as Pennsylvania and Kentucky.
published Oct 24, 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.
published Oct 1, 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) released a report this week detailing how investing in active transportation positively impacts communities.
published Oct 17, 2019
by
Back Country Horsemen of America
Organizations working together can tackle problems and issues that are too large for single organizations to handle.
published Oct 16, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
October is the official month for all things spooky, which means for trail enthusiasts, it’s the perfect time to visit these sinisterly named National Recreation Trails.
published Oct 14, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
The El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association is working to create a multi-use trail that will connect two of the lone star state's largest cities, Austin and San Antonio.
published Jan 1, 2004
by
Jim Schmid
A wide variety of tools are available to layout, construct, and maintain trails. Local and individual preferences often dictate the kinds of tools which are chosen for various tasks.
