posted Mar 27, 2019
Willamette National Forest saw recertification classes. No recertification classes will be given at Spring Training. Re-certification is valid for 3 years. This training event is offered to volunteers free of charge, in an effort to inspire citizen stewardship of our trails. Please check the registration page for locations and dates.
published Mar 25, 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
The city of Lebanon, Ohio took an innovative approach to re-purposing an old city owned landfill property, turning it into a bike park which is both enjoyed by the local community, and serves as a tourist attraction to those outside the area.
published Mar 22, 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Spring is in the air, and it is the perfect time to explore nature and view wildlife on our nation’s National Recreation Trails. Wildflowers are starting to bloom, birds are out in abundance, the weather is getting warmer, and these NRTs are some of the best trails out there to experience it all.
published Mar 21, 2019
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American Trails Staff
Finely crushed rock (crusher fines) is a useful alternative to paving trails that accommodates most trail activities.
posted Feb 28, 2019
This webinar will discuss how the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ attention has focused in the past few years on creating more inclusive public access through youth programs and collaborations.
posted Feb 27, 2019
The Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC) is offering a one-week professional study abroad course this summer in the Netherlands, worth 30 AICP credits. It's aiming to help bring Dutch-style biking infrastructure to cities across America.
published Feb 20, 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
The state of Utah has used innovative programming to keep their citizens safe from avalanche dangers. Although they cannot completely prevent avalanches from occurring, they are educating the public through the Utah Avalanche Center about ways to avoid triggering an avalanche, and how to stay safe should one occur.
published Feb 19, 2019
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American Trails Staff
The results are in! Here are our picks from the 136 photos submitted for the 2018 photo contest.
published Feb 19, 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
February is Black History Month, and a perfect time to shine a light on some well known, and some lesser known, ways in which African Americans have helped shape our nation's trail and park history.
published Feb 6, 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan an outing to one of America’s National Recreation Trails. Nothing is more romantic than time spent together outdoors, and since National Recreation Trails are some of the finest trails our country has to offer, planning a date on one of these trails is a sure fire way to create an unforgettable holiday.
