posted Dec 15, 2020
Introduces sustainable trail concepts, ways trails impact the landscape and ecology, land management and recreation, basic geography
and maps, types of trails and trail users, basic sustainability concepts, and implementation of a new trail project.
published Oct 22, 2020
The primary purpose of this paper is to identify and review studies evaluating the
effectiveness of programs to increase access to trails and trails use (physical activity) among youth from under-resourced communities.
posted Dec 14, 2020
During this basic trail training four-day basic session, participants will learn how to design, layout, construct, and maintain sustainable trails. Classroom teaching and experiential learning will be combined to help students understand the fundamentals of sustainable trails.
published Dec 9, 2020
Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.
posted Dec 8, 2020
Join the adventure in Antarctica; sailing, scuba, ski mountaineering and fly fishing via horseback in this hour long presentation with Mike Powell, the adventurer himself. Any donations made will go towards the Community Boating Center in Bellingham, WA.
published Dec 4, 2020
Longtime American Trails board member Joe Taylor passed away 12/03/2020.
posted Dec 2, 2020
Alaska Trails’ annual conference provides trail users and the wider public a statewide opportunity for training and networking with trail professionals.
posted Dec 2, 2020
The NRPA Annual Conference is coming to Nashville, Tennessee in September 2021! If you are passionate about parks and recreation, conservation, health, landscape architecture, and city planning you should not miss this event. The 2021 conference will be focused on building strong communities and creating great places to live, play, and thrive. Mark your calendars now for three inspiring days of networking, education, and a look at the best products and services in the field.
published Nov 24, 2020
The Coalition for Recreational Trails is pleased to announce the winners for the 2020 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards in recognition of outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.
