published Feb 2021
Public Lands and local parks play a vital role in the physical, social and economic well-being of our communities. The Outdoors for All Act will help underserved communities access parks and public lands, protect areas sacred to Indigenous peoples, ensure clean and safe drinking water, and promote the outdoor recreation economy.
published Feb 2021
This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.
published Feb 2021
by
Amy Camp with Cycle Forward
A trail need not be over 100 miles in length to become a travel destination. Plenty of people desire shorter trail experiences and are willing to design a trip around them just the same.
published Feb 2021
by
American Trails Staff
The results are in! Here are our picks from the 230 photos submitted for the 2020 photo contest.
published Feb 2021
by
Jim Schmid
Jim Schmid shares his review of this recently released book. In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada.
published Jan 2021
by
American Trails Staff
The newly designated Trinity River Paddling Trail is the first National Water Trail in Texas!
published Jan 2021
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Don Meeker with Terrabilt Wayfinding Systems
Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.
published Dec 2020
Longtime American Trails board member Joe Taylor passed away 12/03/2020.
published Nov 2020
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Sam Demas with Hut2hut.info
American Trails contributor Sam Demas reviews "Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks" by Robert and Martha Manning
published Nov 2020
by
American Trails Staff
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