published Nov 1, 2005
Visitor use impacts associated with the Appalachian Trail include use of the footpath itself, overnight use areas (both designated and bootleg), and human waste management.
published Sep 5, 2018
VOC announces their Stepping Up Stewardship Toolkit: a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive set of resources specifically designed to help other groups and organizations start or expand their volunteer programs.
published Aug 31, 2018
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American Trails Staff
This handbook will help trail planners and builders balance the benefits of creating trails and being stewards of nature, especially wildlife.
published Aug 29, 2018
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the US Department of Transportation, provides expertise, resources, and information to improve the nation's highway system and its intermodal connections. The Federal-Aid Highway Program provides financial assistance to the States to construct and improve the National Highway System, other roads, bridges, and trails.
published Aug 28, 2018
The Chief Joseph Ski Trail System in southwest Montana provides for easy and safe use by a variety of winter visitors.
published Aug 28, 2018
Duke Energy TRAILS at Rockingham Community College is the first community college program of its kind in the United States. Trail design and layout, construction, maintenance, and management skills are the core focus. TRAILS is an acronym for “Trail Recreation and Adventure Institute for Leadership and Service.”
published Aug 28, 2018
Read more details on important programs and trails training provided by National Trails Training Partnership supporters
published Aug 27, 2018
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Paul Gritten with Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources
Working together for a sustainable system of trails.
published Aug 27, 2018
The Bureau of Land Management in the US Dept. of the Interior sponsors many courses and workshops through a variety of training opportunities. Trails, recreation, land management, technical training, and public involvement are topics that are frequently covered. The BLM has also been a leader in establishing and developing the National Trails Training Partnership.
published Aug 24, 2018
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Gina Knudson with Salmon Valley Stewardship
Local students wrote and narrated short podcasts to educate visitors of the trail about natural and local history.
